Moose Mountain Fire Evacuation Level Reduced

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  Moose Mountain Fire Evacuation Level Reduced“The evacuation level has been reduced to Level 1 "READY" for the Independence Creek and Deception Saddle communities.”
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  Level 1 'READY' now for Independence Creek and Deception Saddle; road closures partially lifted.“The evacuation level has been reduced to Level 1 "READY" for the Independence Creek and Deception Saddle communities. ROAD ACCESS: The Moose Mountain Fire area closure has been reduced. All previously closed roads and trails have reopened, with the exception of Forest Road 250 between Elizabeth Creek and Hidden Creek Campground.”
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  The Moose Mountain Fire, ignited by lightning, has prompted a reduction in evacuation levels for Independence Creek and Deception Saddle communities to Level 1 'READY'.“The evacuation level has been reduced to Level 1 "READY" for the Independence Creek and Deception Saddle communities.”
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  All fire area closures have been lifted except Forest Road 250 between Elizabeth Creek and Hidden Creek Campground. Hidden Creek Campground remains open, though no trailer access is available from Kelly Forks to Elizabeth Creek via Forest Road 250.“All previously closed roads and trails have reopened, with the exception of Forest Road 250 between Elizabeth Creek and Hidden Creek Campground. Hidden Creek Campground remains open to the public. Please note: There is no suitable trailer access from Kelly Forks to Elizabeth Creek via Forest Road 250.”
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  Residents should exercise caution on roadways due to firefighting operations, smoke, and potential debris on Forest Road 250. No further evacuations are required at this time.“Safety Reminder: Firefighting operations and fire-affected terrain remain present along this corridor. Motorists should drive with caution, watch for fire equipment and personnel, and be alert for reduced visibility from smoke, falling snags, and debris on or near the roadway. Do not stop to access closed areas, and be prepared to yield to emergency and fire traffic at all times.”

IDNCF Moose Mountain

Last updated: 2026-09-14 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests. --- State: Idaho --- Coordinates: Latitude: 46° 46 29.4 Longitude: -115° 13 01.1 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Moose Mountain is a wildfire started by lightning and burning approximately 4 miles north of Kelly Forks Campground and Guard Station. The Moose Mountain Fire has burned down to the North Fork of the Clearwater River prompting a closure of that section of Forest Road #250 in Black Canyon. The evacuation level has been reduced to Level 1 "READY" for the Independence Creek and Deception Saddle communities. ROAD ACCESS: The Moose Mountain Fire area closure has been reduced. All previously closed roads and trails have reopened, with the exception of Forest Road 250 between Elizabeth Creek and Hidden Creek Campground. Hidden Creek Campground remains open to the public. Please note: There is no suitable trailer access from Kelly Forks to Elizabeth Creek via Forest Road 250.Safety Reminder: Firefighting operations and fire-affected terrain remain present along this corridor. Motorists should drive with caution, watch for fire equipment and personnel, and be alert for reduced visibility from smoke, falling snags, and debris on or near the roadway. Do not stop to access closed areas, and be prepared to yield to emergency and fire traffic at all times.