BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Forest Service, Boise National Forest has modified and expanded some wildfire closures for safety and in response to wildfire growth. As of August 10 at 8:p.m., here are the updates:
Bulltrout Fire: Due to successful firefighting efforts, the closure area is being reduced to the existing fire perimeter. Bulltrout Campground is now open, though the first-come, first-served campsites 11-15 are closed due to fire equipment.
Anderson, Bulldog, and Nellie Combined Fires: This new closure includes and expands upon the existing Bulldog and Anderson/Nellie Closure Order, and now includes an area around the Goat Fire, located two miles southeast of East Mountain.
This new closure area begins at the south end of the Dollar/Oro (Snag) fire closure area and continues south to Crouch and the Banks-Lowman Highway, and east to the 579, 563 and 582 roads.
The 579, 563 and 582 roads will remain open, but all roads, trails and campgrounds within the closure area, include Deadwood Reservoir, are closed. An exception is the Deadwood Campground, located along the north side of the Banks-Lowman Hwy, will remain open.
Wapiti Fire: A new order expands the previous closure area. The closure effects some trails accessed from the Sawtooth Wilderness and road 524 into Grandjean.
The Boulder, Flat, Dollar/Oro (Snag) fire closure orders: No change
Reminder: The Boise National Forest is currently in Stage I Fire Restrictions. These restrictions are in place to protect public safety and natural resources by reducing the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.
People can get more information on the Boise National Forest Alerts and Notices webpage and Interactive Forest Closure Map.