Fire

Wildland fire can be a friend and a foe. In the right place at the right time, wildland fire can create many environmental benefits, such as reducing grass, brush, and trees that can fuel large and severe wildfires and improving wildlife habitat. In the wrong place at the wrong time, wildfires can wreak havoc, threatening lives, homes, communities, and natural and cultural resources.

The Sawtooth National Forest works closely with other federal, tribal, state, and local partners to implement prescribed fire projects and to respond to wildland fire starts as quickly as possible. Being proactive in our fire management and response is more important than ever before because the size and intensity of wildland fires have increased in recent decades.

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Fire information is crucial for safety and preparedness. Read the latest updates for confirmed wildland fire starts on the forest, and explore recent fire history.

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Roughly half of all wildland fire starts on the Sawtooth National Forest are human-caused, so we all have a part to play in preventing wildfire.

The Sawtooth National Forest has fire crews based in all of our offices to respond to all natural and human-cause wildland fire starts.

Alerts:

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North Zone Fire Danger Rating Area

South Zone Fire Danger Rating Area

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Fire Information

Fire Prevention

Fire Resources

Alerts and Fire Danger Status

Alerts:

Fire Danger Status

North Zone Fire Danger Rating Area

South Zone Fire Danger Rating Area

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