Wildfire Alert: Greer Fire – Current as of 15:30 PT on 07/11/26

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 07/11/2026 04:39 PM MDT

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Greer Fire - Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 11, 2026, 3:30 p.m. PDT

Date of Origin: Friday, July 10, 2026 5:30 p.m. PDT

Location: Greer grade

Estimated Size: 456 acres

Containment: 0%

Personnel: 75

Current situation:

The Greer Fire has grown to an estimated 456 acres and remains 0% contained. There are currently no evacuation orders in effect. Highway 11 remains closed between the top of Greer Grade and the community of Greer.

Approximately 75 personnel are actively working to suppress the fire, including firefighters from Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protective Association (CPTPA), Idaho Department of Lands, Palouse Type 2 Initial Attack Team, and one hand crew. Three additional crews are expected to arrive this evening. Several aerial resources are also on scene, including two helicopters, three scooper aircraft, and additional large airtankers. A Type 3 Incident Management Team is expected to assume command at 6:00 a.m. Sunday.

One primary and one outbuilding have been destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

For evacuation information, follow the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office at https://www.facebook.com/clearwatercounty.org. The public is asked to avoid the area to allow firefighters and equipment to operate safely. Do not fly drones near the fire. Unauthorized drones can ground firefighting aircraft.

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J.J. Winters

208-334-0233

fireinformation@idl.idaho.gov

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· Be aware of and follow all fire restrictions

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· 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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