The Monumental Fire is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The fire is at 7 acres and staffed with firefighters with aerial support from helicopters and single engine airtankers.
This fire was detected the evening of August 6 following a thunderstorm that crossed the east side of the Payette National Forest.
A Full Suppression strategy is being used on this fire due to its proximity to the wilderness boundary and values at risk.
For a summary of wildfires burning in the Payette National Forest's part of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, visit this Inciweb link.
Current as of | Thu, 08/08/2024 - 20:09 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Coordinates |
44° 55' 65'' Latitude
-115° 13' 8
'' Longitude
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Size | 7 Acres |
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