http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3243/Latest articles for Wesley WildfireTue, 18 Jun 2013 19:47:08 -05:00en-ushttp://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18155/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18155/Date: October 15, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-634-0784 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 16,010 acresLightning CausedContained: 50%Cost: $14,764,546Injuries to Date: 2Number of helicopters: 0Number of Engines: 0Number of crews: 0Number of personnel: 1Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire has grown to 16,010 acres with 50% containment. The fire area has received significant precipitation and more rain is forecasted. The northwest portion of the fire is still burning in the Lake Fork Creek and Rapid River drainages. This area will continue to smolder but very little fire spread is expected. The northwest quarter of the fire is unstaffed by fire crews due to steep, remote, hazardous topography and will be monitored if fuels begin to dry. Good containment lines are established on the east and south ends of the fire.The Fire Area Closure Order has been lifted. Please use caution if...Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:56:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18152/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18152/The Closure Order - Revision #4 that was signed on October 9, 2012 has been Terminated as of October 15, 2012.Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:21:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18133/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18133/Payette National ForestDate: October 12, 2012Contact: Public Affairs - Gina Bonaminio 208-634-0784 or 6945 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,815 acresLightning CausedContained: 50%Cost: $14,675,628Injuries to Date: 2Number of helicopters: 2Number of Engines: 4Number of crews: 1Number of personnel: 64Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0Due to the growth on the west side of Curren Mountain, and more accurate mapping, the fire has grown to 15,815 acres and is 50 percent contained. The northern portion of the fire continues to meet resource objectives and allows the fire to play a natural role in the environment. It will continue to be monitored by air resources.Containment lines continue to hold the east and southwestern perimeter of the fire. Limited tree torching can still be expected within the perimeter. The northern portion of the fire has the potential to spread to the west along Curren Mountain, but...Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:19:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18127/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18127/Payette National ForestDate: October 11, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-253-3104 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,362 acresLightning CausedContained: 62%Cost: $14,666,155Injuries to Date: 2Number of helicopters: 2Number of Engines: 4Number of crews: 1Number of personnel: 44Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire grew yesterday to the west side of Curren Mountain. The fire continued to spread into similar fuel types with some torching in pockets of subalpine fir. An Infrared flight later today will give a better estimate of how many acres burned. The northern portion of the fire continues to meet resource objectives and allows the fire to play a natural role in the environment. It is being closely monitored by air resources and fire lookouts for movement towards surrounding values, where fire suppression can safely take place.Several crews have been demobilized from the fire as hot...Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:38:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18113/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18113/Payette National ForestDate: October 10, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-253-3104 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,324 acresLightning CausedContained: 62%Cost: $14,514,563Injuries to Date: 2Number of helicopters: 2Number of Engines: 4Number of crews: 1Number of personnel: 57Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire had little growth over the last 24 hours to 15,324. It remains at 62% containment with the uncontained north area burning in the Rapid River drainage. This area of the fire continues to be unstaffed by fire crews due to steep, remote, hazardous topography. This area of the fire is continuing to meet resource objectives and allowing the fire to play a natural role in the environment. It is being closely monitored by air resources and fire lookouts for movement towards surrounding values, where fire suppression can safely take place.Several crews have been demobilized from the...Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18108/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18108/UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICE PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST-COUNCIL RANGER DISTRICTPAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST-NEW MEADOWS RANGER DISTRICTWALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST-HELLS CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREAWALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST-RAPID RIVER WILD AND SCENIC RIVER CORRIDOR WESLEY FIRE AREA CLOSURE- Revision #4(For Public Safety) PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on all lands as described in this order, all within administrative boundaries of the Council and New Meadows Ranger Districts, Payette National Forest and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and Rapid River Wild and Scenic River Corridor, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This Order will be in effect on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 0600 hours and shall remain in effect until further notice.·1. Going into or being upon the area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52(e)EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons are...Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:20:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18103/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18103/Date: October 9, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-253-3104 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,284 acresLightning CausedContained: 62%Cost: $14,514,563Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 2Number of Engines: 4Number of crews: 3Number of personnel: 107Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire was recently mapped at 15,284 acres and is currently 62% contained. The drop in containment occurred because of growth at the north side of the fire. This area is burning in the Rapid River drainage which is currently unstaffed because is presents a hazard to firefighters with steep, difficult, dangerous terrain. This area of the fire is meeting resource objectives and allowing the fire to play a natural role in the environment. It is closely being monitored by the air and lookouts for movement towards surrounding values, where fire suppression can safely take place.The Wesley ICP moved yesterday...Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18063/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18063/Payette National ForestDate: October 5, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,067 acresLightning CausedContained: 71%Cost: $13,908,217Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 5Number of Engines: 5Number of crews: 4Number of personnel: 141Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0Due to more accurate mapping the Wesley Fire is 15,067 acres with 71% containment. The northwest portion of the fire is still burning in the Lake Creek and Rapid River drainages and will continue to slowly spread in these areas. The northwest quarter of the fire is unstaffed by fire crews, due to steep, remote, hazardous topography, and will be monitored by air resources and lookouts. The fire has good containment lines on the east and south end of the fire and crews are continuing to mop up hot spots in these areas.The fire area closure order authorized on September 29, 2012 is still in...Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:48:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18041/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18041/Payette National ForestDate: October 4, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,533 acresLightning CausedContained: 71%Cost: $13,497,590Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 5Number of Engines: 7Number of crews: 5Number of personnel: 219Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire is 15,533 acres with 71% containment with the northwest portion of the fire still burning in the Rapid River drainage. It will continue to slowly spread with the most movement at the north end of the fire in the Rapid River drainage. Smoke seen again yesterday was from the Lake Creek area, as the fire continues to respond to weather conditions. This northwest quarter is unstaffed by fire crews, due to steep, remote, hazardous topography, and will be monitored by air resources and lookouts.Although the fire has good containment lines on the east and south end of the fire,...Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:40:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18019/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/18019/Date: October 3, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,317 acresLightning CausedContained: 71%Cost: $13,011,004Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 5Number of Engines: 7Number of crews: 8Number of personnel: 275Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire is 15,317 acres and has held at 71% containment with the northwest portion of the fire still burning in the Rapid River drainage. It will continue to slowly spread upslope and up canyon with the most movement to the north and down the Rapid River drainage. Smoke seen yesterday was from the Lake Creek area, as the fire responds to the hot, dry, windy conditions. This northwest quarter is unstaffed by fire crews, due to steep, remote, hazardous topography, and will be monitored by air resources and lookouts.Although the fire has good containment lines on the east and south end of the fire, crews...Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:59:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17998/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17998/Payette National ForestDate: October 2, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,317 acresLightning CausedContained: 71%Cost: $13,247,572Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 5Number of Engines: 7Number of crews: 6Number of personnel: 252Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire is 71% contained with the northwest portion of the fire still burning in the Rapid River drainage. It will continue to slowly spread upslope and up canyon with the most movement to the north and down the Rapid River drainage. This northwest quarter will be monitored by air, due to steep, remote, and hazardous topography. Yesterday afternoon the fire burned in the Echols Basin increasing the size of the fire to 15,317 acres.Although the fire has good containment lines on the east and south end of the fire, hot spots continue to be found inside the perimeter close to these...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:15:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17976/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17976/Stage I fire restrictions have been lifted. This includes all Payette National Forest lands within Adams, Washington and Idaho counties, and a portion of Valley County. EXCEPTIONS: Portion of Adams County within Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Portion of Idaho County north of Salmon River (west of Riggins) and east of Highway 95 (north of Riggins).Lifting the restrictions means the public is free to build a campfire, use a charcoal barbeque or sheepherder stove. Conditions are still drier than normal so please remember to use water to put out all campfires and to soak all charcoal and hot ash from barbeques andMon, 01 Oct 2012 09:46:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17975/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17975/Date: October 1, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wesley Fire Update Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,289 acresLightning CausedContained: 71%Cost: $13,011,004Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 5Number of Engines: 7Number of crews: 6Number of personnel: 239Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire is now 71% contained with the northwest portion of the fire still burning in the Rapid River drainage. It will continue to slowly spread upslope and up canyon with the most movement to the north and down the Rapid River drainage. This northwest quarter will be monitored by air, due to steep, remote, and hazardous topography. The current acreage is 15,289.Although the fire has good containment lines on the east and south end of the fire, hot spots continue to be found inside the perimeter close to these lines. Fire crews are preparing for a possible wind event that could move over the fire Tuesday...Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:42:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17966/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17966/Payette National ForestDate: September 30, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Wesley Fire is 71% Contained Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,289 acresLightning CausedContained: 71%Cost: $12,655,516Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 5Number of Engines: 6Number of crews: 8Number of personnel: 403Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire is now 71% contained with the northwest portion of the fire still burning in the Rapid River drainage. It will continue to slowly spread upslope and up canyon with the most movement to the north and down the Rapid River drainage. This northwest quarter will be monitored by air, due to steep, remote, and hazardous topography. The current acreage is 15,289.Fire crews have secured the containment line on the west side of the fire toward Bear Saddle. Recovery crews are removing fire hose and other unneeded equipment. Resource crews will continue rehabilitation...Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:06:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17947/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17947/Payette National ForestPublic Affairs Office800 West Lakeside AvenueMcCall, ID 83638208-634-0700United StatesDepartment ofAgricultureNEWS Date: September 29, 2012Contact: Wesley Fire Information 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Great Basin Type I Incident Management Team Transfers Management of the Wesley Fire Back to the Forest Fire StatisticsStart Date: September 9, 2012Size: 15,289 acresLightning CausedContained: 63%Cost: $11,999,103Injuries to Date: 0Number of helicopters: 5Number of Engines: 8Number of crews: 14Number of personnel: 544Structures Lost: 0Out Buildings Lost : 0The Wesley Fire is still burning in the Rapid River drainage. It will continue to slowly spread upslope and up canyon. The east and south sides of the fire are contained. The northwest quarter will be monitored by air, due to steep, remote, and hazardous topography. The current acreage is 15,289.Fire crews continue to construct containment line on the west side of the fire moving toward...Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:52:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17920/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17920/Fire Update For Immediate Releasewesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesley Fire Payette National Forest Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.web The Wesley Fire is now 63% containedCrews continue to hold and improve fire line The Wesley Fire is still burning in the Rapid River drainage. It will continue to slowly spread upslope and up canyon. The east side of the fire is contained and containment is expected in the southwest quarter within the next few days. The northwest quarter will be monitored by air, due to the steep, remote and hazardous topography. The current acreage is 15,289.Thursday, the fire increased 26 acres in size, within several small pockets, along the fire's northern edge. Fire crews continue mopping up. Fire fighters gained ground constructing fire line in the Bear Creek drainage and north towards Twin Lakes. Crews from the east side of the fire are being relocated to the west side by Bear Creek to reinforce resources already...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:17:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17922/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17922/Order Number: 0412-429UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICEPAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST-COUNCIL RANGER DISTRICT PAVETTE NATIONAL FOREST-NEW MEADOWS RANGER DISTRICTWALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST-HELLS CANYON NATIONALRECREATION AREAWALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST-RAPID RIVER WILD AND SCENIC RIVER CORRIDORWESLEY FIRE AREA CLOSURE- Revision #3 (For Public Safety)PROIDBITIONS:Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on all lands as described in this order, all within administrative boundaries of the Council and New Meadows Ranger Districts, Payette National Forest and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and Rapid River Wild and Scenic River Corridor, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This Order will be in effect on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 0600 hours and shall remain in effect until further notice.1. Going into or being upon the area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52(e) EXEMPTIONS:Pursuant to 36 CFR 26L50 (e) the following...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:14:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17879/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17879/Fire Update For Immediate Releasewesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesley Fire Payette National Forest Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.web The Wesley Fire is now 53% contained. The Wesley Fire had minimal fire activity yesterday. Most of the fire perimeter had no growth. It is still located in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek and, to the northwest; the fire has burned passed Echols Creek to where Granite Fork Creek meets Lake Fork Creek. The current acreage is 15,263.Fire crews continued to make good progress yesterday, gaining ground with fire line construction from Bear Creek and working north towards the Twin Lakes area. Crews from the east side of the fire are being moved to the west side by Bear Creek to reinforce fire crews already there. In the east and northeast area of the fire perimeter, recovery crews have been removing fire hose and equipment no longer needed. On the...Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:35:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17849/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17849/Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.web The Wesley Fire is now 42% contained. The Wesley Fire has had minimal fire activity since receiving rain last Sunday the 23rd. Most of the fire perimeter had little to no growth. It is still located in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek and, to the northwest; the fire has burned passed Echols Creek to where Granite Fork Creek meets Lake Fork Creek. Fire crews made good progress yesterday gaining ground with fire line construction from Bear Creek working north towards the Twin Lakes area. As the east side of the fire becomes more secure crews are being moved to the west side by Bear Creek reinforcing fire crews already there. In the east and northeast area of the fire perimeter, recovery crews have been removing unnecessary fire hose and equipment from the fire. On the southern flank crews are making good headway to extinguish any remaining hot...Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:35:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17808/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17808/Fire UpdateFor Immediate Releasewesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesley FirePayette National ForestDate: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799www.inciweb.webThe Wesley Fire is now 32% contained. The Wesley Fire is burning and smoldering in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek. It crossed Twin Lakes Creek and Echols Creek into the northeast slope of Echols Mountain to Lake Fork Creek. However, with the help of rainfall Sunday night and a cool day Monday, the fire is 15,233 acres.Fire crews took advantage of the wet ground and cooler temperatures gaining ground with fire line construction from Bear Creek working north towards the Twin Lakes area. Crews worked extinguishing hot spots along the edge and were able to improve existing containment lines. Skidgine's have been working with crews to extinguish hot spots and construct fire line and feller buncher machines are removing trees to widen existing roads....Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:31:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17800/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17800/The fire closure area has been reduced as of October 10, 2012 The fire closure area has been reduced on the East and Southwest sides. The road to Black Lake (FS Road 112) is closed at the junction of FS Road 112 and Trail 517. Huckleberry Campground is now open. The Choke Cherry Road (FS Road 158, Trail 178 and 179) is closed and is the eastern most boundary of the closure. Refer to the map and closure order for more specific details or call the Wesley Fire Information desk atMon, 24 Sep 2012 19:51:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17768/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17768/Fire Update For Immediate Releasewesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesleyFire Payette National Forest Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.web Wesley Fire Receives Some Rain The Wesley Fire is burning in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek. It crossed Twin Lakes Creek and Echols Creek and into the northeast slope of Echols Mountain to Lake Fork Creek. The fire is currently 15,203 acres.Cooler temperatures and rainfall over the fire area yesterday decreased fire activity and enabled crews to gain an additional foothold in suppression activities. Fire crews worked the edge extinguishing hot spots and were able to improve existing containment lines. Additional resources have arrived on the southwest edge of the fire between Lick Creek and Wesley Creek to help construct hand line and extinguish remaining heat along the line. Feller buncher machines are removing trees to widen existing roads and...Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:23:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17747/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17747/Date: Sunday, September 23, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799www.inciweb.org WESLEY FIRE UPDATE The Wesley Fire is burning in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek. Between 4:30 pm and 9:30 pm, as fire management personnel were briefing the community of Bear, the northwest corner of the fire expanded approximately 1700 acres. It crossed Twin Lakes Creek and Echols Creek and made a narrow push along the northeast slope of Echols Mountain to Lake Fork Creek. The fire is currently 14,000 acres as of last night. Yesterday's increased fire activity on the northwest edge of the fire was contributed to the lifting of the inversion layer and stronger southerly wind flow. On the east side fire crews worked the edge extinguishing hot spots and were able to improve existing containment lines. On the southwest portion of the fire helicopters made good progress with water drops. Additional resources continue to be moved to the...Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:56:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17694/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17694/Fire Update For Immediate Releasewesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesley Fire Payette National ForestDate: Saturday, September 22, 2012 Fire Information:208-347-3799 www.inciweb.orgWESLEY FIRE UPDATEThe Wesley Fire continues to burn in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek. The fire is currently at 12,276 acres.It was a calm day on the fire yesterday with little movement along the perimeter and less spot fires outside the perimeter. This enabled the crews to advance their containment lines while the helicopters made good progress with water drops on the southwest portion of the fire. Additional resources were moved to this southwest edge of the fire. On the north and east sides towards Ant Butte and the old North Star Butte burn scar firefighters are holding the fire west of FR 079. Fire lines on the south side of the fire near Lick Creek are holding.Firefighters continue to guard against fire spotting across fire lines and...Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:32:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17641/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17641/FireUpdate For Immediate Releasewesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesleyFire Payette National ForestDate: Friday, September 21, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.orgWESLEY FIRE UPDATEThe Wesley Fire is burning in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek. The fire is currently 11,429 acres.It was a calm day on the fire yesterday with little movement along the perimeter and less spot fires outside the perimeter. Fire crews were able to improve containment lines while helicopters made good progress with water drops on the southwest portion of the fire. Additional resources were moved to the southwest edge of the fire to concentrate efforts where most needed. Firefighters continue to guard against fire spotting across fire lines and extinguish them when found. In the Rapid River Corridor a number of bridges were wrapped with fire resistant material as an extra precaution against potential fire advancement.Objectives today...Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:42:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17619/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17619/Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012 Fire Information:208-347-3799 www.inciweb.orgWESLEY FIRE UPDATEThe Wesley Fire continues to burn in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek, encompassing the Lick Creek lookout, which is still intact. The fire is estimated at 11,429 acres moving southwest in recent days along Bear Saddle into Spring Creek. Active fire behavior continued overnight. On the west side, the fire continues to back into the Rapid River drainage with occasional upslope runs. On the north and east sides towards Ant Butte and the old North Star Butte burn scar firefighters are holding the fire west of FR 079. Fire lines on the south side of the fire near Lick Creek are holding. Firefighters will continue to guard against fire spotting across fire lines and extinguish them when found.Objectives today include holding and mopping up the east flank allowing the fire to back downhill to roads used as containment features. Fire...Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:06:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17560/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17560/Fire UpdateFor Immediate Releasewesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesley FirePayette National ForestDate: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Fire Information: 208-347-3799 www.inciweb.orgWESLEY FIRE UPDATE The Incident Command Post (ICP) was moved from the Council Fair Grounds to Tamarack, accommodating a larger number of personnel. This location, along Highway 95, six miles west of New Meadows, Idaho, is centrally located for fire resources to access the fire line. Yesterday fire activity continued on the southwest portion of the fire into Cold Spring Creek and on the west side into the head waters of Wesley Creek. The fire is slowly moving towards the west on the upper portion of the Rapid Wild and Scenic River corridor. The fire held in the north and northeast portion of the fire, above North Star Butte and down to Ant Butte. Firefighters are mopping up and putting out spot fires.Winds are projected to be from the northwest today with possible fire growth in the headwaters of the Rapid...Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:17:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17526/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17526/UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICE PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST-COUNCIL RANGER DISTRICTPAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST-NEW MEADOWS RANGER DISTRICTNEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FOREST-SLATE CREEK RANGER DISTRICTWALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST-HELLS CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREAWALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST-RAPID RIVER WILD AND SCENIC RIVER CORRIDOR WESLEY FIRE AREA CLOSURE - Revision Two(For Public Safety) PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on all lands as described in this order, all within administrative boundaries of the Council and New Meadows Ranger Districts, Payette National Forest; Slate Creek Ranger District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest; and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and Rapid River Wild and Scenic River Corridor, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest until further notice. ·1. Going into or being upon the Fire Area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52(e)EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR...Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:37:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17500/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17500/Fire Update For Immediate Release wesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesley Fire Payette National ForestDate: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9 a.m. Fire Information: 208-253-3112 www.inciweb.orgWESLEY FIRE UPDATEThe Wesley Fire spread yesterday on the southwest portion of the fire moving into Cold Spring Creek and on the west side into the head waters of Wesley Creek. The fire is working its way down into heavier fuel types. The fire held in the north and northwest portion of the fire above North Star Butte and down to Ant Butte. Firefighters continue to guard against spot fires.Projected fire growth today is expected in the headwaters of the Rapid River drainage burning in timber litter and understory. There is a continued movement south and west toward Bear and Wesley Creeks, with a spread in the Rapid River headwaters. The fire continues to grow slowly on the east portion of the fire to forest road 079 and fire crews are utilizing this road to hold and reduce the spread of fire to the...Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:29:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17462/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17462/Fire Update For Immediate Release wesleyfireinformation@gmail.comWesley Fire Payette National ForestDate: Monday September 17, 2012 9 a.m. Fire Information: 208-253-3112 WESLEY FIRE UPDATEBeth Lund's Great Basin Incident Management Team assumed command of the approximately 9,581 acre Wesley Fire as of 6 a.m. Monday. Projected fire growth is expected in the headwaters of the Rapid River drainage with some spotting with north winds, burning in timber litter and understory. There is continued movement south toward Bear and Wesley Creeks, with spread in the Rapid River headwaters to the south and west as high pressure returns to the area. Crews on the south side, using extensive hose lays are continuing to hold the fireline and scouting opportunities to continue to the west. On the east side, crews and multiple engines are supporting hose lays and patrolling the Ant Basin Road, to keep the fire west in Twin Creeks. On the north end we have three crews, supported by aircraft,...Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:11:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17412/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17412/Great Basin Team 7, Doug Crocker IC Phone: 208-253-3112Internet: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3243 WESLEY FIRE UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 Date Started: 09/09/2012Cause: LightningTotal Personnel: approx. 483Structures: 22 threatened Location: 12 miles NW of New Meadows, IDInjuries to Date: 0Size: 9,325 acres Percent Contained: 8%Resources: 4 Helicopters; 9 Engines; 12 Crews; 1 Dozer; 7 Water tenders The Wesley Fire continues to burn in the headwaters of upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and the headwaters of upper Boulder Creek, encompassing the Lick Creek lookout. The fire is estimated at 9,325 acres moving north and northeast. Active fire behavior continued overnight. The fire continues to back into the Rapid River drainage with occasional upslope runs to the West. Firefighters will continue to guard against fire spotting across fire lines.Objectives today include line construction on the east side from Lick Creek to the Rapid River Saddle and mopping up and holding that...Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:05:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17351/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17351/Great Basin Team 7, Doug Crocker IC Phone: 208-253-3112Internet: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3243 WESLEY FIRE UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 Date Started: 09/09/2012Cause: LightningTotal Personnel: approx. 387Structures: 22 threatened Location: 12 miles NW of New Meadows, IDInjuries to Date: 0Size: 7,807 acres Percent Contained: 8%Resources: 5 Helicopters; 7 Engines; 9 Crews; 1 Dozer; 7 Water tenders The Wesley Fire continues to burn in upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and upper Boulder Creek, encompassing the Lick Creek lookout. The fire is estimated at 7,807 acres moving north and northeast. Fire is expected to work its way downhill throughout the day. However, increased fire activity is anticipated on the east side of the fire due to a shift to a more westerly wind flow. Firefighters will continue to guard against fire spotting across fire lines.Active fire behavior continued overnight as the fire moved 2.5 miles within the Rapid River watershed along the ridge between...Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:42:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17308/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17308/Great Basin Team 7, Doug Crocker IC Phone: 208-253-3112Internet: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3243 WESLEY FIRE UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 Date Started: 09/09/2012Cause: LightningTotal Personnel: approx. 352Structures: 22 threatened Location: 12 miles NW of New Meadows, IDInjuries to Date: 0Size: 4,356 acres Percent Contained: 5%Resources: 3 Helicopters; 6 Engines; 8 Crews The Wesley Fire continues to burn in upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and upper Boulder Creek, encompassing the Lick Creek lookout. The fire is estimated at 4,356 acres moving north and northeast Overview: The fire was more active Thursday as weather became warmer and dryer. It made a 2½ mile run along the Rapid River drainage that included group torching and plume development with medium range spotting and establishment of fire in the upper portion of Rapid River. Except for some small spots, crews continue to hold the fire to the west side of Road 79. Operations Report: Fire resources will continue line...Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:09:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17236/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17236/Great Basin Team 7, Doug Crocker IC Phone: 208-253-3112Internet: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3243 WESLEY FIRE UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 Date Started: 09/09/2012Cause: LightningTotal Personnel: approx. 267Structures: 22 threatened Location: 12 miles NW of New Meadows, IDInjuries to Date: 0Size: 4,082 acres Percent Contained: 0%Resources: 3 Helicopters; 5 Engines; 5 Crews; 1 Dozer; 5 Water tenders The Wesley Fire continues to burn in upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and upper Boulder Creek, encompassing the Lick Creek lookout. The fire is estimated at 4,082 acres moving north and northeast. Fire is expected to slowly work its way downhill throughout the day. However, increased fire activity is anticipated due to a shift to a more normal W-SW wind flow and lower relative humidifies. Firefighters will continue to guard against fire spotting across fire lines.There was minimal growth on the fire yesterday due to wind from the north helping to push the active fire back into the...Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:53:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17180/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17180/Great Basin Team 7, Doug Crocker IC Phone: 208-253-3112Internet: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3243 WESLEY FIRE UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 Date Started: 09/09/2012Cause: LightningTotal Personnel: approx. 201Structures: 22 threatened Location: 12 miles NW of New Meadows, IDInjuries to Date: 0Size: 3,783 acres Percent Contained: 0%Resources: 4 Helicopters; 2 Engines; 4 Crews; 1 Dozer; 3 Water tenders The Fire continues to burn in upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and upper Boulder Creek, encompassing the Lick Creek lookout. The fire is estimated at 3,783 acres moving north and northeast. There was minimal growth on the fire yesterday due to wind from the north helping to push the active fire back into the burned area. The fire continues to actively burn in the heavy downed fuels that are extremely dry. Fire managers are taking advantage of a couple of cooler weather days to secure the fire, building control lines and establishing anchor points along the southern portion of the...Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:18:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17083/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17083/Date: September 10, 2012Contact: La Dawn Saxton at (208)253-0178 Cell: (208)634-6566 Officials Enforce Closures on the Wesley FireAn area closure has been issued for Boulder Creek, Upper Lick Creek, Upper Bear Creek and upper Rapid River. For more information regarding the area closure, please contact La Dawn Saxton at (208) 253-0151.The Wesley fire is burning in upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River and upper Boulder Creek and encompassing the Lick Creek lookout. The fire is estimated at 2500 acres and burning in steep and remote area with limited access to the fire. High to extreme fire activity was observed on the fire overnight as the fire continued to progress to the north-northwest, with isolated torching and spotting. The fire is burning in subalpine fir, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir. The fire can be seen driving on highway 95 and 55 from; Council, New Meadows and McCall. Today's plan is to continue with anchoring and securing fire line on the south end of the fire. Air...Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:37:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17082/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3243/17082/Date: September 9, 2012Contact: La Dawn Saxton at (208)253-0178 Cell: (208)634-6566 Wesley Fire Grows to 2,500 acresAir resources along with firefighters are continuing to battle the Wesley Fire that was ignited by lighting early Sunday morning. The fire is approximately 2,500 acres and growing. The fire is burning in upper Lick Creek, upper Rapid River, and upper Boulder Creek and encompassing the Lick Creek lookout. The fire has been a wind driven event with winds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. The fire has been creeping, torching, spotting and moving mainly north and northeast. The fire is burning in grass, subalpine fir, Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir habitat. Firefighters are being challenged with the remote area and minimal road access and trails into the fire. A combination of firefighters and air resources are being used to aggressively fight the fire. The local Forest Type 3 Team took command of the Wesley fire and additional resources have been ordered to assist in...Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:35:00 -05:00