Deceitful Wildfire update for Sept. 9

Deceitful quick information:

Size: 12,166

Containment %: 71%

Firefighters Injuries: 14

Structures Threatened: 211

Structures Damaged/Lost: 3

Total Resources: 201

Highlights: Wednesday’s unseasonably high temperatures and strong winds increased fire behavior near the Fancy and Bedrock Gulch area of Eagle, Idaho. An indirect dozer line was installed near Fancy Gulch to combat the fire backing west towards Eagle Creek. Air Attack demonstrated to be essential for the fire activity on Wednesday and will continue to provide support as needed. Burn-out operations may occur to strengthen containment lines south of Bedrock Gulch. Smoke columns and fire will remain visible near Prichard Creek, Eagle Creek, Murray, and Babins Junction. Fireline closest to Murray, including the 939 road, has proven to be effective and has led to the initial phase of mop up. Suppression repair activities continue in the western portion of the Deceitful fire.

Weather: Thursday will bring cooler temperatures ahead of the cold front for Friday. The forecast for Friday evening into Saturday is a high chance of wetting rain to the fire area. This weekend will bring cooler, more seasonal temperatures, along with breezy winds.

New Forest Closure is in Effect (Order Number 01-04-01-21-004)

A reduction in the Character Complex Forest Closure is in effect and will remain in place for duration of the hunting season. Please see the latest closure for detailed information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ipnf/alerts-notices.

FS Road Closures: Portion of 424 (Moon-Dobson), 620 (Character Ridge), 933 (Scott Gulch), 957 (Head of White Creek), 2361 (Cedar Creek), and 2349 (Oregon Gulch/Toboggan Creek)

FS Trail Closures: 17 (Graham Ridge), a segment of 18 (Graham-Coal Connection), 33 (Graham Creek), 933 (Scott Gulch), and a portion 1586 (Deer Kid)

All fire restrictions were rescinded Friday, Aug. 27 at 12:01 a.m. Please visit http://www.idahofireinfo.com/ for a detailed map and current information regarding fire restrictions across the state.

Evacuations: The following communities will remain in an evacuation status. For more information, please see the Evacuation Map.

Communities in “SET”

• Murray

• Eagle

Communities in “READY”

• Coal Creek (Coeur d’Alene River Road MM 13 at Steamboat east to MM 21 at Prichard)

• Prichard (up to Avery Creek at road NF-602)

• Beaver Creek from the transmission line at Dobson Pass north to Kings Pass