A 6 person crew has been dispatched to that fire. Logging Pete Fire is contained and crews are in the final stages of mop up. 2000 Crews continue suppression activity on the Parke Peak fire. The perimeter has been mapped and is estimated at 85 acres. Crews have been dispatched to investigate two new reported fires.
Weather predictions are for continued dry and hot weather.
Smoking is prohibited while hiking on trails or while traveling through the backcountry. The largest is the Parke Peak Fire estimated at 50 acres. The fire is located at the head of Kintla Lake, at an elevation of approximately 6000 feet and is on the south side of the drainage. Steps have been taken to minimize the impact of the fire suppression effort on an active bald eagle nest in the area and personnel are gearing up to protect the Kintla Lake backcountry patrol cabin if needed.