Wildfire Alert: Nettleton Gulch Fire – Current as of 9:30 AM PT on 07/04/2025

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 07/04/2025 10:38 AM MDT

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Update: Nettleton Gulch Fire 7/4/2025 930AM

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: 100% Total Personnel: 85

Resources on Scene: 1 engine, 2 hand crews, and 1 water tender

The Nettleton Gulch Fire is now 100% contained, and this is the final update. Friday’s operations will include demobilization of personnel and equipment backhaul. Suppression repair efforts are also underway today, with a focus on minimizing the impact of firefighting efforts and returning the impacted area to its natural state.

After today’s operational shift, the fire will be turned over to Idaho Department of Lands Mica District for continued management. Future inquiries about this incident can be directed to the district office at (208) 769-1577.

The closures in this area remain in place for public and firefighter safety and access. When planning weekend recreation, please comply with all closure orders in this area. 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 at this time. This closure does not include FSR 268 or 1535.

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 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.

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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