Wildfire Alert: Greer Fire – Current as of 1:00 PM PT on 7/28/2023

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 07/28/2023 02:02 PM MDT

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Incident Update Greer Fire

Orofino, ID – There has been no change to the Greer fire overnight and it remains at 60 acres. The fire is 40% Contained.

The Greer Fire was discovered around 2:00 pm (PT) on Thursday. It is burning off HWY 11 near mile marker 5.5 where the twisting highway connects Greer along the Clearwater River with Weippe, Pierce and Headquarters. The highway starts at Greer and climbs the breaks of the Clearwater to reach the Weippe Prairie. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Resources on scene are making good progress and include 2 initial attack modules, 3 type 2 1A crews (total of 100 personnel), 5 engines, 1 bulldozer, 1 helicopter type 3, a water tender and a whole fleet of additional aircraft if needed.

Fire officials remind citizens to never fly drones near wildfires. When your drone is in the air, our aircraft must be grounded, putting the lives of firefighters at risk.

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Marin Sanborn

208-334-0233, fireinformation@idl.idaho.gov

About IDL Fire: Idaho Department of Lands Fire Management (IDL Fire) in partnership with two Timber Protection Associations and with the support of rural volunteer fire departments and other partners, are responsible for fire suppression and prevention on more than 9 million acres of state and private forests and rangelands in Idaho. IDL Fire focuses on initial attack with the goal of keeping fires at 10 acres or less. IDL Fire protects and preserves important endowment timber assets that help fund Idaho schools and other beneficiaries, as well as millions of acres of private forestland. The map below shows the different Forest Protection Districts in Idaho.

Most wildfires are caused by humans. Be part of the solution – learn how!

· Be aware of and follow all fire restrictions

· During closed burn season, before burning debris apply for a free burn permit – it’s the law

· Use campfires safely by staying clear of flammable debris and burning on mineral soil

· Maintain vehicles and OHVs properly – especially their tires - so you don’t spark a fire

· Secure trailer chains so they don’t drag and cause a fire

· Never park over dry grass because hot exhaust systems can start a fire

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Idaho Department of Lands in partnership with two Timber Protection Associations and with the support of rural volunteer fire departments and other partners, provides fire suppression and prevention on more than 9 million acres of state and private forests and rangelands in Idaho. IDL focuses on initial attack with the goal of keeping fires at 10 acres or less. IDL protects and preserves important endowment timber assets that help fund Idaho schools and other beneficiaries, as well as millions of acres of private forestland.

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