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Thunder Fire

Unit Information

1206 S. Challis Street 
Salmon, 
Idaho 
83467 
1206 S. Challis Street 
Salmon, 
Idaho 
83467 

Incident Contacts

Thunder Fire Information
Phone: 208-756-7853
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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The Thunder Fire started on July 24 approximately 2 miles northwest of Williams Lake on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District.   

The Thunder Fire is currently being managed by the local unit. Resources on the fire include two engines and overhead.  Firefighters will continue mop up with continued work on hot spots within the fire perimeter.  

 

Basic Information
Current as of Fri, 08/09/2024 - 13:22
Incident Time Zone America/Denver
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause lightning
Date of Origin
Location 12 miles south, southwest of Salmon, ID
Incident Commander North Zone Duty Officer
Coordinates 45° 2' 6'' Latitude
-114° 0'
37
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 1
Size 2,474 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 100%
Estimated Containment Date 9/30/2024
Fuels Involved

Timber (litter and understory) and short grass. 

Significant Events

Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering.

Outlook
Planned Actions

Continue to patrol the fire.  

Projected Incident Activity

Fire is contained.  

Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms today and Saturday. Outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph possible near thunderstorms.