The fire is located in steep, inaccessible terrain northwest of Indian Creek Guard Station within the Indian Creek drainage in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The fire is burning in a mixed conifer forest on the Middle Fork Ranger District and is being allowed to play, as nearly as possible, its natural ecological role in the environment while providing for firefighter and public safety. Fire managers estimate size at 15,437 acres. The lightning caused Kiwah Fire, was detected at approximately 5:30 p.m. The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone is at EXTREME Fire Danger. 05:30 PMÄ®stimated Containment Date Monday October 01st, 2018 approx. Location eight (8) miles northwest of Indian Creek Guard Station on the south side of the Indian Creek drainage in the Frank Church River of No Return WildernessÄate of Origin Wednesday July 18th, 2018 approx. Helicopters are assisting firefighters with water bucket drops throughout the north side of the fire. A future closure of the Thunder Mountain area may be necessary depending on the impact of an expected high level of fire activity today. The road is open to Thunder Mountain, but members of the public are asked to limit traffic on the road as firefighters are working along the road and in Thunder Mountain. No other closures are in effect at this time. 8/11 PM update: The Meadow Creek Road above Stibnite has an emergency closure as the Kiwah Fire has bumped the road above Indian Creek.
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