Hayden Fire mapped at 24,498 acres
LEADORE, Idaho (KIFI) - The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,498 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber component.
The fire started on July 19 and is located in the Lemhi Range, 18 miles west of Leadore, Idaho.
The fire is 84% contained, and the cause is undetermined.
On Monday, smoke was visible on the Hayden Fire with the majority of remaining fire activity on the west side of the fire where fire managers are utilizing natural rock features to hold the fire in place.
Dry air, warmer temperatures nearing 90 degrees in the valley, and increasing winds are anticipated throughout the week. These conditions may result in increased smoke, visible near the fire.
Great Basin Incident Management Team 4 expresses continued thanks to firefighters and support personnel for their tireless dedication to the Hayden Fire. The team would also like to extend sincere gratitude to Lemhi County residents for supporting ongoing wildland firefighting efforts.
Crews are working closely with Salmon-Challis National Forest and Bureau of Land Management resource advisors to finalize suppression repair efforts to restore roads and return public lands to their most natural state.
This will be the final update from Great Basin Incident Management Team 4 as the team transitions control of the fire to local leadership and resources on Wednesday, August 16. Firefighters will continue to patrol and secure the fire area for any new fire activity.
All evacuation zones are currently in the ready status. The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the local agencies and Incident Management Team, has identified evacuation zones. Please visit Lemhi County at www.lemhicountyidaho.org for a map and explanation of the zones.
For the safety of firefighters and the public, the Salmon-Challis National Forest has enacted an area closure around the Hayden Fire. A map and description of the closure area can be found HERE.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management jurisdiction. For more information, please visit the Salmon-Challis National Forest’s Alerts and Notices HERE.
