Fire Burning North East of Hailey
A wildfire is burning in the Sawtooth National Forest several miles northeast of Hailey
Sawtooth National Forest
Southern Idaho Fire Danger High
The U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest is warning people that the fire danger in southern Idaho is high.
Need Evidence of Drought in Idaho? Read This!
There isn’t much going across the apron.
Ross Falls Hit with Graffiti
A popular scenic sight in the South Hills enjoyed by many because of its easy access was recently tagged with graffiti.
Two South Hills Campgrounds Open in Badger Burn Area
The U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest has opened two campgrounds in the South Hills that were hit by the Badger Fire in 2020
South Hills Fire Expected to be Out Sunday
Full control of a fire burning in the South Hills is now estimated for Sunday May 16.
Crews Fighting Fire in the South Hills
Fire crews are working to contain a fire south of Twin Falls on the Sawtooth National Forest.
Prescribed Fires Planned for May and June in Magic Valley
Two prescribed burns are scheduled through the month of May into June on United States Forest land in the Magic Valley.
UPDATE: Montana Man Killed in Avalanche North of Ketchum
Forest officials say a snowmobiler was killed Friday after being injured in an avalanche north of Ketchum
Forest Service Opens Snow Machine Use on Black Pine with Restrictions
The supervisor for the Sawtooth National Forest has signed a new order that will allow limited access for people using snow vehicles on a mountain range southeast of Malta.
Badger Fire Contained, New Forest Closures for South Hills
After nearly a month of burning in the South Hills the Badger Fire is now 100 percent contained. According to fire officials, the fire had minimal activity during the weekend and cooler wet weather moved in to the area.
Badger Fire 96% Contained, Plans for Restoration Work Begin
As the Badger Fire is nearing 100 percent containment repair crews continue to work in burned out areas in the South Hills and plan for rehabilitation in the future.
Twin Falls Man Sentenced for Illegally Harvesting Wood
A Twin Falls man will have to serve three years of probation for cutting wood in the South Hills without a permit in 2018.
Fire Restrictions End Oct. 1 in Camas, Blaine and Custer Counties
Fire restrictions for Camas, Blaine and parts of Custer counties will be dropped starting in October on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands and Sawtooth National Forest.
Badger Fire 89 Percent Contained as of Monday
The Badger Fire burning in the South Hills is now 89% contained as fire crews reinforce lines and work towards full containment and control.
Badger Fire 25% Contained, Fire Crews Increase
Fire managers say the Badger Fire burning in the South Hills is 25% contained as of Monday morning as more people work to put it out.
Video: Sheep Herd Evacuated in Advance of Badger Fire
The caller struggling to move his sheep sounded the voice of despair.
Coming Weather a Concern As Crews Battle Badger Fire
Fire crews expect fire activity to increase today as changing weather moved into the area around the Badger Fire burning in the South Hills
Forest Road Closed by Washout to Reopen North of Fairfield
A road linking Featherville to the Big Smoky area in the Sawtooth National Forest will reopen for travel after being closed because of a washout several years ago
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for South Central Idaho Beginning August 20
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will go into effect for south central Idaho on August 20, as the fire danger in the area increases.