Nez Perce Fire (Salmon – Challis National Forest)
15% contained. 38 personnel. Lightning caused on 8/30/13. More than an inch of rain fell on 9/5/13. 320 acres. Structure protection in Montana are in the works.
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Weiser Complex (Payette National Forest)
90% contained. 29,456 acres burned. Lightning caused 2 fires: Raft Fire and Hells Canyon Fire located 20 miles NW of Midvale. 358 personnel. Patrolling and mop-up are in progress.
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Kelley Fire (Sawtooth National Forest)
77% contained. Lightning caused on 8/24/13. 387 personnel on scene. 17,093 acres burned. Continue to construct direct line on the eastern edge of the fire. Mop up and patrol the South Fork Boise River Corridor. Continue cold trailing and constructing direct line on the southern flank of the fire. Continue fireline rehabilitation work on the west edge of the fire.
2013 The NW Fire Blog
NW Fire Blog 