Tartar Fire Grows in Idaho

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  The Tartar Fire was reported on July 24 as a lightning-caused wildfire“The Tartar Fire, located approximately 21 miles northwest of Weiser, Idaho, was reported on July 24. The lightning-caused fire is burning in grass, brush and timber across a combination of private, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, and State of Idaho lands.”
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  The Tartar Fire continues to grow in grass, brush, and timber“The fire remains active in grass, brush and timber.”
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  The Tartar Fire is located approximately 21 miles northwest of Weiser, Idaho“The Tartar Fire, located approximately 21 miles northwest of Weiser, Idaho, was reported on July 24.”
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  The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command on July 28“Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the fire on Tuesday, July 28.”
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  Recent fire activity has prompted changes to public access“Due to recent significant fire runs and anticipated growth to the north-northwest, residents and visitors should be aware of changes to public access.”
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  Closures affect Payette National Forest and BLM-managed lands in Idaho“The Described Closure Area is located within the Weiser District, Payette National Forest, Boise Meridian, Washington County, Idaho.The Described Area is all NFS Lands within the following boundary:Beginning at the junction of NFS Road 009 and the Payette National Forest administrative boundary in Section 4, Township 13 North, Range 5 West.Continuing north along the Payette National Forest… Read more Publication Type: Closures - 08/06/2026 - 09:17 Tartar Fire BLM Closure - 07-28-2026 The Bureau of Land Management Four Rivers Field Office is temporarily closing access to BLM-managed public lands, roads, and trails within an area bounded by the Snake River to the west, Sumac Creek to the south, Payette National Forest to the east, and Raft Creek/Wayle Creek to the north beginning July 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., until August 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.This closure is necessary to ensure… Read more Publication Type: Closures - 07/28/2026 - 09:00”
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  Residents and visitors are advised to check official sites for current closure information“Due to recent significant fire runs and anticipated growth to the north-northwest, residents and visitors should be aware of changes to public access. Visit these sites for current closure information:Payette National Forest Alerts page- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/payette/alertsBLM-managed lands in Idaho, Public Input and Actions Page - https://www.blm.gov/public-input-actions?region[]=22”