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Smith Creek Fire
Unit Information
Idaho Panhandle National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Incident Contact
Bonners Ferry Ranger District
Phone: 208-267-5561
Hours: M-S 8-5pm
Information on the Smith Creek fire will be updated weekly.
The Smith Creek Fire was reported on 7/28/2018 and determined to be caused by lightning. The fire is located 19 miles W of Bonners Ferry, ID and 7 miles NE of Priest Lake, ID at the head of Smith Creek, north of Lions Head Ridge. It is burning in subalpine fir with a shrub component in the understory. Fire managers are developing opportunities to safely engage. There are no road, trail or area closures in effect at this time.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/natural |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 28th, 2018 approx. 09:14 PM |
| Location | 19 miles west of Bonners Ferry, Idaho and 7 miles north east of Priest Lake, Idaho |
| Incident Commander | Ryan Wagner ICT4 |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates | 48.805 latitude, -116.699 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 20 |
| Size | 835 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday October 31st, 2018 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber litter and understory, 2 foot brush |
| Significant Events | Moderate isolated torching, flanking, backing. Fire is backing downhill with individual tree torching. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to improve sprinkler systems. |
| Projected Incident Activity | The fire will continue to back with isolated torching possible. Cooler temperatures and moderate relative humidity will likely lead to minimal growth. Lingering winds from the cold front will likely cause some torching, but significant growth is not expected. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | A fire weather warning is in effect until tonight at 8pm, followed by a cold front passage on Friday and Saturday with increasing wind speeds. |
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