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Moose and Owl Fire Daily Update September 17, 2022

Fire Information: 208-742-6690 daily from 8 AM – 8 PM Email: 2022.moose@firenet.gov Salmon-Challis National Forest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salmonchallisnf

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8249/

INCIDENT STATISTICS Moose Fire

Owl Fire 747 0% 72

Acres Containment Personnel

130,086 50% 838

COMMUNITY MEETING: Join us for an in-person meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Idaho Fish and Game, Salmon Regional Office – 99 Highway 93 North Salmon, ID.

Last night we experienced minimal fire movement along the perimeter, however drones and hand crews are still finding and controlling spots of heat. As crews work in these areas, they are being mindful of fire-weakened snags that may fall due to the predicted gusty winds. Heavy equipment operators will be utilizing feller bunchers along Ridge Road to eliminate these snag hazards.

With the assistance of local resource advisors, fire managers began preparations for repair operations. Hand crews began rehab along the Diamond Line and drone flights will continue to monitor the area for hotspots. Firefighters are nearing completion of the contingency containment lines along Williams Creek Road. Structure protection, patrolling, and mop- up operations will continue in the Leesburg area and along the powerline where crews can safely work. Defensive water systems placed around the Leesburg Mine area provide an extra measure of security.

Hotshot crews working on the Owl Fire will be looking for direct attack locations to reduce growth. Additionally, engine crews and structure protection firefighters continue to protect threatened buildings in the area.

EVACUATIONS: Zones 1, 11, 12, and 13, the Beartrack Mine, and Leesburg remain in "SET" status in the CodeRED system as determined by the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office. The Incident Management Team will continue to work closely with the Sheriff’s Office to consider changes to the evacuation status over the next few days, depending on the weather. Additional details are at: https://bit.ly/LemhiCountyEvacs

CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS: A Salmon-Challis National Forest closure order was updated on September 9. The closure includes the area north of Williams Creek Road (FR-021), Deep Creek Road (FR-101), and certain roads, trails, and a defined geographic area around the fire. Moose Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order #04-13-22-509. This closure applies to hunting access, firewood cutting and gathering, fishing, hiking, camping, and other recreational activities