Heavy fuels are burning actively. The fire is burning rapidly toward the Sawmill Creek drainage on the north. Spot fires above Jerry s Creek are running to the northeast with torching and spotting. Heavy smoke prevented full assessment. West of Middle Fork Peak, about 8 fires are burning in a north-south alignment about 10 miles in length, starting at Cave Creek on the south.
Fires continue to grow because of winds, steep slopes, and low humidity.
Structure protection is in place at Salmon River Lodge and Gattin Ranch, and a burnout has been completed at Salmon River Lodge. Today a burnout is planned for Mormon Ranch and Bernard Guard Station. A wilderness fire team assumed management of the fire yesterday. Clear Creek Fire updates will be distributed as information becomes available. Fire maps are available at the Salmon-Challis National Forest office on Highway 93 south of Salmon.