Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Daily Updates have ended, any subsequent updates will be distributed through the Challis/Yankee Fork Ranger District and posted to this website. Maps posted on inciweb.org dated 9/23/12 are the most recent maps showing fire progression and perimeter. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document can be uploaded from this website.
During the week of October 22, the Halstead Fire area received winter moisture of snow and rain providing for a season ending event. At this time there have been no patrols of the fire area. If you have any questions regarding the Halstead Fire of 2012, please call the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District at 208-879-4100.
Businesses impacted by wildfires may contact the SBA (Small Business Administration) to apply for Economic Injury Disaster loans at: www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance, or call 800-659-2955.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 27th, 2012 approx. 04:04 PM |
| Location | Approx.18 miles NW of Stanley, ID |
Current Situation
| Size | 181,798 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory)which is mixed conifer (lodgepole pine, spruce, sub-alpine fir) with the majority of those being dead, standing, bug-killed trees. In the Salmon River Canyon: Douglas fir, scattered lodgepole; sage-grass on steep, open slopes. |
| Fire Behavior | During the week of October 22, the Halstead Fire area received winter moisture of snow and rain providing for a season ending event. |
| Significant Events | None. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | At this time there have been no patrols of the fire area. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | For general information regarding the Halstead Fire call: Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District at 208-879-4100, or Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 208-756-5100 or 208-756-5145. Office hours for these numbers are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. For information on the web: http://inciweb.org/incident/3062/ Fire maps and closure maps are available at this website. Hunters: This Idaho Fish and Game website has information about hunting and issues associated with fire closure areas. https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/article/do-fire-closures-leave-you-hunting-spot-hunt |
