Rush (2025-07-12)

Rush Fire reaches 9,520 acres and remains 0% contained. Fire continues burning through Rush, Pioneer, Cliff, and Goat Creek drainages with firefighters maintaining defensive positions at Taylor Ranch. Recent trace rainfall helps moderate fire activity.

Rush Fire continues at approximately 7,002 acres with 0% containment. Fire moves west along western face of Rush Creek drainage. Rush Creek Trail remains closed and Soldier Bar airstrip burned over and is closed.

Rush Fire reaches 6,791-7,185 acres with 0% containment. Fire actively moves westward along Rush Creek drainage and crosses into Big Creek drainage with debris rollout and backing fire activity observed.

Student interns evacuated from Taylor Ranch over the weekend due to fire activity. Rush Fire active in Pioneer Creek and Cliff Creek drainages with firefighters using tactical firing operations to secure ranch structures.

Rush Fire reaches 747 acres with firefighters working structure protection at Taylor Ranch. Soldier Bar airstrip burns over and is closed for public safety. Crews create fire lines around ranch structures.

Rush Fire ignites from lightning strike in Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness area near Salmon, ID. Fire starts burning in steep, remote terrain of the Rush Creek drainage.