Forest roads closed due to Hudlow Fire

COEUR d’ALENE - A portion of the Hayden Creek Road and National Forest System lands north of Hudlow Mountain are being closed for the protection of public health and safety due to wildfire activity and the presence of crews and equipment working on fire suppression, according to a press release by the Idaho Department of Lands.

The Hudlow fire, located just north of Hudlow Mountain and less than one mile east of the north end of Hayden Lake, is approximately 10 acres in size.

The Hudlow fire was reported at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 22 and is currently being staffed with 70 firefighters.

Firefighters constructed a line surrounding the Hudlow Fire and installed a series of hoses to deliver water to the fire line. Today, crews will strengthen the line and use water to cool hotspots. The fire is burning in timber on steep terrain, located on US Forest Service ownership. No structures are threatened.

The US Forest Service has closed a portion of the Hayden Creek Road and National Forest System lands north of Hudlow Mountain for the protection of public health and safety due to wildfire activity and the presence of crews and equipment working on fire suppression. The following are closed:

- Forest Service Road #437 (Hayden Creek) from its intersection with County Road 3090 to its junction with FSR #206 (Ohio Match)

- National Forest System lands from the Forest Boundary on the west of Section 26 (T 52 N, R 3 E) north of Hudlow Mountain, Hayden Creek to the north, Ohio Match Road to the east (FSR #206), and the Forest Boundary to the south, including the Hayden Creek Pit.

For questions on this closure, please contact the Fernan Ranger Station at 208-664-2318

For question on the fire call: 208-334-0233.