Wildfire Alert: Nettleton Gulch Fire – Current as of 6:00 PM PT on 07/03/2025

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 07/03/2025 07:00 PM MDT

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Update: Nettleton Gulch Fire 7/3/2025 6PM

Location: In Nettleton Gulch, south of Canfield Butte, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Incident Command: North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team, Mike McManus, I.C.

Estimated Size: 23 acres Containment: 75% Total Personnel: 93

Resources on Scene: 3 engines, 2 hand crews, and 3 water tenders

The Nettleton Gulch Fire is 75% contained, with forward progression stopped. Today’s operations included continuing mop up and demobilization of personnel and excess equipment backhaul. As mop up continued today, crews worked in from the fire’s edge to extinguish remaining hot spots with water and hand tools.

Firefighting is widely considered to be a close-knit community where losses reverberate and are felt deeply among many. The circumstances surrounding this incident necessitated resources to reduce the effects of stress on crews and staff. Today, fire crews and IMT staff had the opportunity to debrief and receive counsel from a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team. CISM teams offer confidential support to help individuals and groups cope with and recover from difficult experiences. Therapy dogs were present during the last two operational days of this fire, allowing crews to decompress and connect before heading to the fire line for their shifts.

The holiday weekend will bring increased traffic to our local lakes and rivers. For your safety and the safety of our crews, please give the right of way to firefighting aircraft and helicopters dipping water from area waterways. Stay clear of all operations and always maintain a safe distance. As a reminder, possession and use of fireworks is always illegal on federal public lands.

The Temporary Flight Restriction in the area of the fire that was in place has been lifted as of this 1800 today and is no longer in effect.

The fire is on Forest Service land and under IDL protection. All Forest Service lands, roads, and trails west of Fernan Road (FSR 268), all FS lands, roads, and trails west of FSR 1525 and south of Yellow Banks Creek, and all FS lands roads, and trails south of Hayden Lake are closed for firefighter safety and access. The closure does not include FSR 268 or 1535.

The Nettleton Gulch fire was reported on June 29, 2025, near the popular recreation area, Canfield Mountain, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. All wildfires under IDL protection are investigated. This investigation is being led by the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office, in partnership with IDL and ATF.

The final update for this fire will be released tomorrow morning, 04 July 2025.

There is a law enforcement incident investigation happening at the fire’s location. All questions regarding the law enforcement investigation should be directed to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department. Their contact is Lt. Mark Ellis, PIO cell: 208-758-1045, email: sopio@kcgov.us.

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Nettleton Gulch Fire Information: 208-923-1332, 2025.nettletongulch@firenet.gov

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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