Wildfire Alert: Lions Roar Fire – Current as of 10:00 p.m. PT on 8/8/2022

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 08/09/2022 08:28 AM MDT

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FIRE INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

08/09/2022, 07:20 PT

PRIEST LAKE LION ROAR FIRE

Event Type/possible cause: Wildfire, Under Investigation

Start Date/time: 8/8/2022 1600 hours

Location: Priest Lake State Forest, Lion Creek Drainage

This fire is approximately 1.5 miles east of Priest Lake State Park – Lionhead Unit

Jurisdiction: IDL

Cooperating Agencies: None

Current Size: 15-acres

Estimated Containment Date: 8/13/2022

Current Containment: 0%

Resources on Fire:

Total personnel = 56
Engines = 4
Bulldozers = 1
Helicopters = 3
Air tankers = 2
Excavator = 1
Water Tender = 2
Crews = 1

Resources Ordered: Crew =1

Yesterday’s Activity: Initial attack in logging slash combined with steep and rocky terrain is making containment difficult.

Today’s Plans: Utilize heavy equipment open up old roads to allow firefighters to engage the fire. Continue to use aircraft to slow the spread of the fire.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Moderate fire behavior. Short uphill runs and isolated torching. Temperatures in the mid-90’s with a max RH 16%

Restrictions or Road/Trail Closures: Lion Creek Road is currently closed for logging activities and will remain closed for fire suppression activities until further notice.

Remarks or Special Concerns: No evacuations, but Bonner County Sheriff did initiate a READY alert for Priest Lake State Park-Lionhead Unit and residents of Sandpiper Shores.

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