Wildfire — Central Panhandle Mountains, Idaho

2023-09-01 to 2023-09-21 · Central Panhandle Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Lightning started the Sawtooth Fire on July 18. It continued to be monitored through September 21. It covered 800 acres of timber.

Wider weather episode

Lightning caused fire on July 18 in Shoshone County. It continued to be monitored through September 21.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1142651. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.