Parks Fire (IDPAF)

Wildfire Status:

The Parks Fire, currently spanning 5,978 acres, is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, specifically on the west side of lower Chamberlain Creek down to the Salmon River and up to Mule Creek Point ridge. Following a cold front that brought strong gusty winds on October 4th, the fire's southwest flank was fanned, but since then, it has shown little to no growth. A weather system moving over the area this weekend is expected to further diminish the fire's potential for expansion.

Fire agencies have implemented a Zone/Point protection strategy, allowing the fire, which was caused by lightning, to play its natural ecological role within the wilderness. Monitoring efforts have indicated favorable conditions across the burn area, and protective measures previously established for the Chamberlain bridge have been lifted, as no damage was reported to the bridge or the Arctic Point Lookout facility. There are currently no area or trail closures in place, but visitors are advised to remain vigilant for fire-related hazards.

For those interested in rafting along the Salmon River, inquiries can be directed to the Salmon-Challis National Forest River Desk at 208-481-2625. Overall, the situation remains stable, and the firefighting efforts have thus far been successful in mitigating further risks associated with the Parks Fire.

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