It is expected to reach Big Baldy Lookout during the night. It poses a threat to Pistol Creek Ranch and Indian Creek Guard Station. Approximately 4,000 ac of the fire are on the Payette NF, the origin source. Currently the fire is backing on the north side under heavy timber with potential for re-burn if winds increase. On the south side, the fire is backing into upper Indian Creek.
Current status is unknown because heavy smoke precludes reconnaissance.
No fire has been detected in recent days by aerial reconnaissance.