INCIDENT UPDATED 10/17/2012
Approximate Location
45.534 latitude, -116.3 longitude
Incident Overview
The area closure on the Sheep Fire on the Salmon River Ranger District has been lifted, except for a road restriction on Slate Creek Road 354 from milepost 5 to milepost 9. These restrictions remain in place for public safety from rolling and falling debris resulting from extensive burning on steep slopes in the Sheep Fire area. Road closure signs are posted to alert the public. Skookumchuck Road 2025 and Nut Basin Road 441 can be used as alternate routes.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human - Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Thursday September 06th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 7 miles north of Riggins, near Lucile, ID |
| Incident Commander | Eric Messenger |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 63 |
|---|---|
| Size | 48,626 acres |
| Percent Contained | 68% |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, Grass and Timber |
| Fire Behavior | Fire activity was limited to creeping and smoldering in the North Fork of Slate Creek and along the east flank. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol in all divisions. Emphasis is now on suppression repair around the fire. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | Fire received up to .3 inches of precipitation today. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 24 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 55 degrees |
| Humidity | 54% |
