August 15, 2013 Contact: Public Information Officers: Bob MacGregor, Glenda Scott Phone: 406-349-0163 / Cell: 603-568-9893, 406-529-2308 What: Gold Pan Complex (Gold Pan, Nez Peak, Thirteen, and Goat Fires) Cause: Lightning Location: 35 miles SW of Darby, MT. in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. Jurisdiction: Bitterroot National Forest – West Fork Ranger District Size: 17,233 acres. Public Meeting: Friday August 16 at 6:30 p.m. to update residents on the current fire status including the fire activity at Nez Peak that is near the wilderness boundary. Arrangements are being made and will be published on Inciweb and through e-mail when finalized. Summary: Two new lightning-caused wildfires (Thirteen and Nez Peak fires) were added to the Gold Pan Complex on Wednesday. All fires are within the wilderness; a plan is in place for actions if fire movement is expected to leave the wilderness. The lightning caused Nez Peak Fire was spotted Wednesday and is on...
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