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The Anchor Fire showing minimal smoke in the foreground, with the Ace Butte Fire showing less smoke in the background.
On July 24, 2024, a lightning storm that produced an abundant amount of fire starts across the Grangeville Dispatch Area ignited both the Ace Butte Fire and Anchor Fire on the Salmon River Ranger District. The Ace Butte Fire was detected on July 24, 2024, and the Anchor Fire was detected a few days later on July 28, 2024.
| Current as of | Wed, 08/28/2024 - 14:36 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | About half way between Hanover Mountain and Square Mountain in the Gospel Hump Wilderness |
| Incident Commander | ICT4 Murdock, ICT4(t) Perkins |
| Coordinates |
45° 34' 36.84'' Latitude
-115° 53' 28.0782
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| Total Personnel: | 11 |
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| Size | 400 Acres |
| Fuels Involved | With predicted cooler temps at night, "Frost-Kill" could increase fire behavior. |
| Significant Events | Structure protection around National Forest Service Road #444, Square Mountain Lookout, and Moore’s Guard Station have been completed. |
| Planned Actions |
Firefighters are now working to clear roads that would improve access to these fires. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
At this time, fire activity has increased. |
| Remarks |
There are no closures at this time, but if fire activity increases, trail and road closures may take place. *Resources being shared between Anchor and Ace Butte Fires. |
| Weather Concerns | Fire activity increased yesterday with the passage of a mostly dry cold front. Winds remain elevated today with cooler temperatures. High pressure redevelops later this week with temperatures increasing 5 to 10 degrees above normal, Min RHs lowering into the teens, and RH recoveries becoming increasingly poorer.
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