Fire danger upgraded to High

| July 17, 2018 3:00 AM

By the Shoshone County Fire Chief’s Association

OSBURN – The Shoshone County Fire Chief’s Association (SCFCA), which includes members from all local fire departments and wildland fire agencies, have determined it is time to move the fire danger to High for the local area (effective July 17, 2018).

At this same time, there will be no more open burning permits issued until a significant change in weather occurs. The current permits will be allowed to expire based on the expiration date given when the permit was obtained.

This elevation in fire danger does not impact or prohibit recreational campfires, but please remember you should never leave them unattended. When you do leave, please make sure the campfire is dead out.

Unfortunately, our recreational area has a huge problem with people leaving garbage in their campsites and along roadways.

Please take the time, before you leave, to dispose of all the garbage found in your recreational site.

For additional information or questions about permits, please contact your local fire district:

Shoshone County FD#1: 208-752-1101

Shoshone County FD#2: 208-784-1188

US Forest Service: 208-783-2100

Idaho Department of Lands- Cataldo: 208-682-4611