Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The area closure on the McGuire Complex on the Red River Ranger District has been lifted, due to precipitation received during a recent season-ending event.
Visitors should be aware when they enter all burned areas in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests that they do so at their own risk. Substantial hazards exist in the form of snags, burned out stump holes, and material rolling on hillsides and onto roads. Please use all caution.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday August 27th, 2012 approx. 02:00 PM |
| Location | Dixie, Red River, and Orogrande Areas of Idaho County |
| Incident Commander | Lance Carbone |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 39 |
|---|---|
| Size | 43,557 acres |
| Percent Contained | 72% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday October 31st, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory). Heavy timber (subalpine fir and lodgepole pine) with a large component of beetle-killed lodgepole pine. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering in the interior. |
| Significant Events | Suppression damage repair continues thorughout the McGuire Complex. Patrol by engines. Measurable preciptation on the entire fire area this morning, continuing off and on throughout the day. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Crews will continue patrol and mop-up of all divisions throughout the fire area. Rehab efforts are in full swing. BAER team is in place. |
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| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 61 degrees |
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| Humidity | 60% |
