Public Safety

Nature Grove Fire Updates, Closures Remain

Monday, September 14, 2026

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The Nature Grove Fire, detected August 23 at 4:44 p.m. by a local helicopter after a smoke report, continues to be managed by Forest Service crews. Aircrews conducted water and retardant drops since detection, with engines on scene.

FS Roads 720 and 711 remain closed as of September 14, 2026. Forest Service Road 75 and Highway 38 are open. The fire is located approximately one half mile from Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38, with significant smoke reported in the Skalkaho drainage area.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtbrf-nature-grove-fire

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The Nature Grove Fire was detected on August 23“The Nature Grove Fire was detected Aug. 23, 2026, at 4:44 p.m.”
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The Nature Grove Fire was detected at 4:44 p.m.“The Nature Grove Fire was detected Aug. 23, 2026, at 4:44 p.m.”
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The Nature Grove Fire was detected by a local helicopter“The Nature Grove Fire, caused by lightning, was detected by a local helicopter after a smoke report was received in the Skalkaho drainage south of Black Bear campground.”
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The Nature Grove Fire was detected after a smoke report“The Nature Grove Fire, caused by lightning, was detected by a local helicopter after a smoke report was received in the Skalkaho drainage south of Black Bear campground.”
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The Nature Grove Fire is being managed by Forest Service crews“Several engines were on scene with various overhead assigned.”
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Aircrews conducted water and retardant drops since detection“Aircrews conducted water drops and retardant drops since this fire was detected.”
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Aircrews conducted water and retardant drops with engines on scene“Aircrews conducted water drops and retardant drops since this fire was detected.”
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FS Roads 720 and 711 remain closed as of September 14, 2026“Closures: FS Roads 720 and 711 remain closed.”
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Forest Service Road 75 and Highway 38 are open“Forest Service Road 75 is now open. Highway 38 is open.”
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The fire is located approximately one half mile from Black Bear Campground“The fire is located approximately one half mile from Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38.”
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The fire is located south of Highway 38“The fire is located approximately one half mile from Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38.”
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Significant smoke is reported in the Skalkaho drainage area“There was significant smoke in the Skalkaho drainage area.”