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Bonners Ferry Ranger District Fires Fact Sheet   9/1/2022Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Bonners Ferry Ranger District
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8373/ 
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 Public Information Phone: (208) 557-8813
Location: Bonners Ferry, IdahoReported on: August 31, 2022Containment: 0%      Cause: Lightning        Size: 35 acres
 On Wednesday, a severe weather system developed that brought isolated precipitation and many lightning strikes. Today, a reconnaissance flight checked the status of existing fires.  A few new starts from this storm have been reported to the Bonners Ferry Ranger District, and crews continue to respond and prioritize resources based on values at risk. The most notable new start is the Katka Fire. The fire is burning ½ mile down the canyon from Katka Peak in steep terrain.
A 20-person hotshot crew is conducting current suppression efforts on the ground. Due to the incoming red flag weather system, resources have been ordered to assist the District.  Resources include 4 Fireboss Aircraft, 3 Helicopters, multiple Large Air Tankers, and several engines and crews. Today, firefighters will continue assessing and developing strategies for on-the-ground actions. Air resources continue to work fires throughout the dispatch zone and are being made available based on the potential threat to values such as private land.
Closures: USFS Roads 182 and 143 are under official closure notice for public safety. Trails Impacted include: Clifty Mountain Trail, McGinty Ridge Trail, and Clifty/Burrow Trail. 
Evacuations: Pre-evacuation ‘Ready’ notices have been given to residents on Westside Road from Ball Creek south to Burton Creek in case conditions change on the Scotch Fire. Call the Boundary County Emergency info line at 208-696-2626 for details.  When living in fire-prone areas, all residents must have an evacuation plan, including having all essential documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets gathered and quickly transportable.  Residents of Boundary County, ID, can visit https://www.nixle.com or text their home zip code to 888777 to sign up for emergency alerts. To learn more about Ready Set Go, visit https://bit.ly/3wi0jMu. For tips on defensible space for homes, visit Firewise https://bit.ly/3PALyeG. To prevent unwanted fires, visit the Idaho Department of Lands https://bit.ly/3c4v158.

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