Salmon-Challis National Forest battles new fire

Firefighting crews are battling the “Dump” fire in the Dump Creek drainage about 3 miles from North Fork south of the Salmon River. The Salmon-Challis National Forest discovered the fire at about 2 p.m. Monday. The forest responded with a medium helicopter for water drops, 4 heli-rappellers, and a 10-person hand crew. The fire is burning on the lower third of the slope in heavy grass, brush, and scattered timber. The cause of the fire was not reported. As of Monday, it was estimated at 3 acres with 14 firefighters. There was zero containment, although fire crews expected to contain the fire Tuesday.