Rush (2025-07-12)

7,908 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Salmon
InciWeb page: IDPAF Rush Status: Active Size: 7,908 acre Contained: 90%

Rush Live Perimeter Growth

Rush Fire Growth History
Rush Containment History

Rush Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 28, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Wildfire Map Spotlight: Big Bear and Rush Fires, Payette National Forest, Idaho (2025-07-28) Crews protect structures from Payette National Forest fires | ktvb.com (2025-07-28)
Jul 25, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Two Fires Continue To Burn In The Payette National Forest | KOZE (2025-07-25) Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-25)
Jul 24, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24) Idaho Wildfires Active Today (2025-07-28)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Rush Fire near Cobalt, Idaho - Current Wildfire Information and Map (2025-07-19) Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24)
Jul 18, 2025 Road closure
Rush Creek Trail closure order issued due to ongoing fire behavior and safety concerns. Multiple forest service trails including Big Creek, Coyote Spring/Cow Creek, and Goat Creek trails closed through December 31, 2025.
Sources: Payette National Forest | Rush Fire Trail Closures | Forest Service (2025-07-22) Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24)
Jul 16, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Rush Fire - InciWeb (2025-07-16)
Jul 10, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24) Rush Active Wildfire (2025-07-28)

Rush Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 25, 2025 Other
Rush Fire reported at 0% containment with size varying between reports of 6,791 to 9,520 acres. Fire continues burning through Rush, Pioneer, Cliff, and Goat Creek drainages with minimal recent growth. Trace rainfall helps moderate fire activity.
Sources: Wildfire Map Spotlight: Big Bear and Rush Fires, Payette National Forest, Idaho (2025-07-25) Crews protect structures from Payette National Forest fires | ktvb.com (2025-07-28)
Jul 24, 2025 Other
Rush Fire grows to approximately 7,185 acres and remains 0% contained. Fire spreads westward along Rush Creek drainage and crosses into Big Creek drainage with debris rollout and backing fire activity observed.
Sources: Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24) Idaho Wildfires Active Today (2025-07-28)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Wildfire Map Spotlight: Big Bear and Rush Fires, Payette National Forest, Idaho (2025-07-23) Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24)
Jul 18, 2025 Road closure
Rush Creek Trail closure order issued due to ongoing fire behavior and safety concerns. Multiple forest service trails including Big Creek, Coyote Spring/Cow Creek, and Goat Creek trails closed through December 31, 2025.
Sources: Payette National Forest | Rush Fire Trail Closures | Forest Service (2025-07-22) Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24)
Jul 16, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Rush Fire - InciWeb (2025-07-16)
Jul 10, 2025 Other
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.
Sources: Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24) Rush Active Wildfire (2025-07-28)

Rush Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 20, 2025 Other
Soldier Bar airstrip closed for public safety after being overtaken by flames from Rush Fire. Fire has reached confluence of Rush Creek and Big Creek at Taylor Ranch with ongoing structure protection efforts.
Sources: Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-23) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Big Bear and Rush Fires, Payette National Forest, Idaho (2025-07-23)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Student interns evacuated from Taylor Ranch over the weekend due to fire activity in vicinity. Rush Fire active in Pioneer Creek and Cliff Creek drainages with firefighters securing ranch using tactical firing operations.
Sources: Wildfire Map Spotlight: Big Bear and Rush Fires, Payette National Forest, Idaho (2025-07-23) Idpaf Rush Information | InciWeb (2025-07-23)
Jul 18, 2025 Road closure
Rush Creek Trail closure ordered due to Rush Fire threatening Taylor Ranch and surrounding creek drainages. Multiple forest service trails closed for public safety including Big Creek, Coyote Spring/Cow Creek, and Goat Creek trails.
Sources: Payette National Forest | Rush Fire Trail Closures | Forest Service (2025-07-22) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Big Bear and Rush Fires, Payette National Forest, Idaho (2025-07-23)

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