Small wildfires detected in region

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is actively suppressing two small wildfires detected over the weekend.

The Buckskin Fire is located on the north side of the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District near Forest Service Road 332. Driven primarily by wind, it is at approximately 75 acres. The Peg Leg Fire is located on the St. Joe Ranger District, east of Simmons Creek, and is at approximately 15 acres. Both fires are burning in timber and are believed to have been caused by lightning.

The Coeur d’Alene River Ranger district has approximately 50 resources on the Buckskin Fire including a Type 2 initial attack crew, the Idaho Panhandle Hotshots, 10 district firefighters, and two dozers. There are two crews assigned on the Peg Leg Fire, a Type 2 initial attack crew and the Flathead Hotshots.

No closures are planned at this time, however if fire activity significantly increases, closures will be considered for public safety.

The public is advised to avoid these areas and to use caution, if travel is warranted, as there will be fire traffic on Forest Service Road 332 near Buckskin Saddle.