Red Rock Fire 2024
Red Rock Fire is the largest wildfire this season in Idaho, burning 29 miles southwest of Salmon.
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The Red Rock Fire was detected on September 2. The fire is located approximately two (2) miles east of Yellowjacket Guard Station on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. The fire is burning in Douglas fir and lodgepole pine.
COMPLETION:
Weather changes have significantly reduced fire activity, prompting a multifaceted suppression strategy for the Red Rock Fire that combines containment and confinement tactics.
- Containment involves establishing control lines expected to halt the fire's spread.
- Confinement uses natural features—such as rock bands, ridges, burn scars, or changes in fuel types—to limit growth.
Both strategies are expressed as percentages, reflecting overall progress. The Red Rock Fire will be reported as completion percentages, with a continued focus on protecting critical assets and ensuring the safety of firefighters and the public.