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Wildfire
During fire season, conditions in the forest can change quickly. Stay informed on the latest wildfire locations and closures before you leave for the woods!
- The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) posts a new Situation Report every day. This is a national report that summarizes information on current large fires, gives an outlook for the day, provides the total number of fires and acreage burned, as well as the current number of committed resources.
- InciWeb has a map of current larger incidents with contact information.
- For the latest information about fire activity on the forest, visit the Coeur d'Alene Interagency Dispatch Center website.
Alerts
- Solo Creek Quartz Dig Site Closure, Priest Lake Ranger District
Date(s): Oct 23, 2023 - Oct 23, 2024
Forest Order: 01-04-08-23-004 Solo Creek Quartz Dig Site Closure
- Chilco Mountain Trail Closure, CDA River Ranger District
Date(s): Oct 5, 2023 - Jul 1, 2024
Forest Order: 01-04-03-23-007 Chilco Mountain Trail Closure
- Kootenai River Complex Closure, Bonners Ferry Ranger District
Date(s): Aug 2, 2023 - Jul 15, 2024
Forest Order: 01-04-07-24-001 Kootenai River Complex Road Closure FSR 432
Public Notices
Long-Term Forest Orders
Long-term Forest Orders include Special Orders that extend beyond one-year and those other than temporary special orders. They include Occupancy and Use, Food Storage, collection orders, and more. Not all long-term orders are shown here, but more will be added.