Don't Know how many have been watch the fires Idaho ? It really reminding me of 1988 fires in Yellowstone always on the news constanly, which not a bad thing just don't what to do? I know that forest need fire to regenerate them self, but they sure do use a lot resource to protect homes and cabins.
folivier said
02:54 PM Aug 18, 2013
We spent 3 weeks in North Fork, near Salmon and had no problems with the fire or smoke. Only a bit of haze in the air.
Now in Arco for 2 weeks. Passed through Challis and had quite a bit of haze and some smoke. No problems in Arco, just haze in the air.
Idaho556 said
03:40 PM Aug 18, 2013
the big fire is by Ketchum,Sun Valley, it call the Beaver Creek fire, they had a real scare Friday at 2am there 10000 homes in path of fire, hwy 75 was close Friday except for local resedent only.
Wednesday all campground from south of Gelena summit were closed.
there also big one by Pine,Featherville,this above Mountainhcall and call Elk creek fire. Both are close to 100000 acres in size
Idaho556 said
03:45 PM Aug 18, 2013
HAILEY, Idaho -- A playground for some and home to many, the Wood River Valley is on edge as a massive fire burns dangerously close to homes, stretching fire crews and keeping officials hopping.
Right now, the Beaver Creek Fire has burned 145 square miles, and has forced 2,250 homes into a mandatory evacuation order (full list of areas below). Another 7700 homes are under what is known as pre-evacuation, giving them time to pack up essential belongings and get ready to go at a moment's notice if the fire grows closer. A total of nearly 10,000 homes are impacted by the massive fire that a public information officer termed "a beast."
The large, unpredictable fire is burning through both sage and pine trees toward the resort areas of Hailey, Ketchum. The area, known around the world as Sun Valley is anything but sunny -- socked in by a thick layer of soot and ash.
More than 800 state and federal firefighters were dispatched to the blaze in the affluent resort region. Crews from around the state and across the nation are working together to battle the nation's number one fire priority.
Throughout Friday and Saturday, the fire blew up, with very low humidity, winds and hot temperatures making efforts to protect lives and homes difficult. The fire started last week -- and so far has destroyed five structures including one home, but none since Friday.
Don't Know how many have been watch the fires Idaho ? It really reminding me of 1988 fires in Yellowstone always on the news constanly, which not a bad thing just don't what to do? I know that forest need fire to regenerate them self, but they sure do use a lot resource to protect homes and cabins.
Now in Arco for 2 weeks. Passed through Challis and had quite a bit of haze and some smoke. No problems in Arco, just haze in the air.
the big fire is by Ketchum,Sun Valley, it call the Beaver Creek fire, they had a real scare Friday at 2am there 10000 homes in path of fire, hwy 75 was close Friday except for local resedent only.
Wednesday all campground from south of Gelena summit were closed.
there also big one by Pine,Featherville,this above Mountainhcall and call Elk creek fire. Both are close to 100000 acres in size
HAILEY, Idaho -- A playground for some and home to many, the Wood River Valley is on edge as a massive fire burns dangerously close to homes, stretching fire crews and keeping officials hopping.
Right now, the Beaver Creek Fire has burned 145 square miles, and has forced 2,250 homes into a mandatory evacuation order (full list of areas below). Another 7700 homes are under what is known as pre-evacuation, giving them time to pack up essential belongings and get ready to go at a moment's notice if the fire grows closer. A total of nearly 10,000 homes are impacted by the massive fire that a public information officer termed "a beast."
The large, unpredictable fire is burning through both sage and pine trees toward the resort areas of Hailey, Ketchum. The area, known around the world as Sun Valley is anything but sunny -- socked in by a thick layer of soot and ash.
More than 800 state and federal firefighters were dispatched to the blaze in the affluent resort region. Crews from around the state and across the nation are working together to battle the nation's number one fire priority.
Throughout Friday and Saturday, the fire blew up, with very low humidity, winds and hot temperatures making efforts to protect lives and homes difficult. The fire started last week -- and so far has destroyed five structures including one home, but none since Friday.