Wildfire Alert: Gwen Fire/River Fire – Current as of 8:15 AM PT on 7/26/24

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 07/26/2024 09:44 AM MDT

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Gwen Fire/River Fire Updates

Multiple fires

Incident Update – July 26, 2024 8:15 a.m. PT

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InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../idids-2024-gwen-fire

No news of additional evacuations issued overnight. An Incident Management Team is planned to be in-briefed on the fires tomorrow evening and coordination has already begun with Idaho Department of Lands. Multiple fires are likely to be combined into a single incident/complex to be handled by one IMT. No new information on acreage growth or structures lost at this time. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Many members of the community have reached out to assist others. Please feel welcome to comment on what help you can provide. Thank you for sharing pictures and videos. We would love to see more to help tell the fire story for the community and the firefighters working so hard to protect us.

Incident overview:

Multiple fires spread northeast of Lewiston, Idaho after huge lightning event Wednesday, July 24. Multiple structures were lost, entire town of Juliaetta evacuated. All-hands on deck wildfire response as heat of day/wind pushed fire yesterday.

Resources include: Fire crews, engines, dozers, water scoopers, air tankers, helicopters

Evacuation information

Source: Latah County Sheriff's Office

Evacuation relief sites for Latah County Fires are at the Latah County Fair and Events Center

The barns are open for stalling animals, and the East Field (Carnival Area) is open for RV, Trailers, and Vehicles.

Other Evacuation relief centers are the Troy High School and the LDS Church off of Big Meadow Road.

Evacuation links:

https://www.latahcountyfair.com/

https://www.facebook.com/NPCEmergencyManagement

https://www.facebook.com/LatahCountySO

Gwen Fire Details

Location: South of Juliaetta Idaho, about 30 miles outside Lewiston near State Highway 3 in Latah County

Acres: 2000 at last report

Resources/Agencies: The Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, area rural fire departments, local landowners

River Fire Details

Location: East End of Arrow Highline Road, west of the town of Myrtle in Latah County along Clearwater River

Acres: 2000 at last report

Resources/Agencies: Idaho Department of Lands, area rural fire departments, local landowners, other partners

Other fires in the area:

Cherry Fire

Rock Creek

Burnt Creek Fire

Steelhead Inn Fire

Photo by Whitnee Haas showing roadside fire damage.

Download official Gwen/River Fire photos for media and public use: https://www.dropbox.com/.../AFTPzVmZeME7-fa4_Jp_jv0...

Incident Contact:

Robbie Johnson

Public Information Officer Complex

Idaho Department of Lands

208-908-1786

rjohnson@idl.idaho.gov

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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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