Sawtooth National Forest - News & Events - US Forest Service
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Sawtooth National Forest - News & Events - US Forest Service
Jul 12, 2024 · The Bench Lake Fire, the cause of which remains undetermined, has burned approximately 66 acres in the Sawtooth Wilderness. The Sawtooth National Forest has ordered a Complex Incident Management Team to help manage the Bench Lake Fire.
Sawtooth National Forest - News & Events - US Forest Service
Jul 12, 2024 · The Logan Hot Shots are currently on site, and the Mormon Lake Hot Shots are due to arrive tomorrow afternoon. While aviation resources will continue their work and an additional Type 1 aircraft is inbound, on-the-ground resources are expected to play a bigger role in suppression efforts tomorrow.
Update: Don’t head to Redfish Lake. Forest Service closes area as ...
Jul 12, 2024 · On Friday, the agency said Forest Supervisor Kirk Flannigan planned to issue an area closure for the entire Redfish Lake complex, including the lodge, trails and all campgrounds surrounding the...
2,595-acre Bench Lake Fire 90% contained, Redfish Lake ... - Idaho News 6
Jul 12, 2024 · As containment efforts reach 90%, the U.S. Forest Service in the Sawtooth National Forest has reopened the Redfish Lake Recreation Complex.
Wildfire burning near Redfish Lake measured at 66 acres Friday ...
Jul 11, 2024 · A wildfire ignited in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area 7 miles south of Stanley on Thursday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of Redfish Inlet Campground that evening and the closure of...
Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8
Jul 19, 2024 · More than 300 firefighters continued to fight the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest, achieving 8% containment on Friday as the fire grew to more than 2,000 acres, fire officials said.
Federal amendment would add protections for Sawtooth National …
Jul 17, 2024 · The Biden administration has proposed a plan to protect old growth and maturing forests on public lands. The ancient tree pictured here was located in an area north of Ketchum that burned in the ...
US Forest Service Pilot Hikes to Safety After Helicopter Crash Near ...
Jul 12, 2024 · Officials say the pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National Forest survived and was able to hike to a waiting...
Sawtooth National Forest - News & Events - US Forest Service
Jul 11, 2024 · Sawtooth National Forest - News & Events. Fire results in campground evacuation. Release Date: Jul 11, 2024. Contact (s): Jessica Schick. The Custer County Sheriff facilitated evacuation of Inlet Campground on the west side of Redfish Lake this evening due to the Bench Lake Fire, which started around 12:30 p.m. today in the Sawtooth Wilderness.