Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative

Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative Info prepared by Sawtooth Society staff and SVWFC Volunteers. We believe working collaboratively and with respect fosters climate resiliency

The Sawtooth Society is applying for grant funds to increase wildfire and climate resiliency for Sawtooth Valley. The SVWFC is the only collaborative in our region working collectively to reduce wildland fire risks in the Sawtooth Valley. Mitigating wildfire hazards in the Sawtooth Valley protects Blaine and Custer Counties from catastrophic fires due to prevailing winds that can funnel fire into

the Big Wood and Salmon River drainages. The collaborative structure of SVWFC was not mandated by any law, regulation, or policy, but rather by community-driven need. The tremendous positive impacts of fire collaboratives in other regions of Idaho and the West motivate local stakeholders to work together. The SVWFC aims to better protect local communities from ongoing hazards of wildfires as effectively and efficiently as possible.

We have been asked a few times for updates on the Summit Creek fire located within the U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth Nati...
05/30/2026

We have been asked a few times for updates on the Summit Creek fire located within the U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest . What many don't realize that, while a major portion of the Sawtooth National Forest is in Central Idaho, there is a portion - the Minidoka Ranger District - that is located along the southern border of Idaho. That is where the Summit Creek fire is located.

Our area of monitoring falls within the SNRA and the areas immediately surrounding it, and, while we are monitoring the Summit Creek Fire, it's location just north of the Utah border falls outside of area of focus.

05/26/2026
We had a fantastic chat with Blaine County, City of Sun Valley, and State Farm to discuss the changing circumstances aro...
04/23/2026

We had a fantastic chat with Blaine County, City of Sun Valley, and State Farm to discuss the changing circumstances around safeguarding your property and ensuring you retain critical homeowners insurance!

HUGE thanks to The Community Library for hosting us for this important community forum! If you missed it, you can see the full presentation at the link below!

April 8, 2026.

We had a great evening discussing the changing landscape of fire insurance and ways to make your home fire resilient! Th...
04/10/2026

We had a great evening discussing the changing landscape of fire insurance and ways to make your home fire resilient! Thank you to the Mountain Express for an great article about the event and thank you Community Library for hosting us!

Experts convened in Ketchum at The Community Library on Wednesday evening to share fire insurance information and wildfire safety tips with Blaine County residents.

10/01/2025

Want to learn more about homeowner's insurance and how it's being affected by wildfire risk? Have other insurance questions and want to talk to the experts? Now is your chance! Join the Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative October 4th from 4:30-6:00pm at Papa Brunee's and hear from the experts!

Keep up to date with Fire Restrictions!
08/30/2025

Keep up to date with Fire Restrictions!

As we head into Labor Day weekend, we want to remind visitors that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions remain in effect across the Sawtooth National Forest.
🔥Wood and charcoal campfires are ONLY allowed in agency-provide fire rings at designated sites – a list of sites can be found in the official order at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/sawtooth/alerts/stage-1-fire-restrictions
🔥Elsewhere, fires are only allowed in devices that have a shut off valve and are fueled by liquid petroleum gas.

We also want to share a few other reminders with visitors:
🔥Fireworks are never allowed on our national forest.
🔥Do not drive or park on dry grass. Hot exhaust pipes or sparks can start a fire.
🔥Ensure trailer chains are not dragging when hauling campers or equipment. Contact with roadways can generate sparks.
🔥Never leave a campfire unattended without insuring it is dead out and cold to the touch.

The Sawtooth National Forest wishes you a safe and happy holiday!

08/27/2025
08/27/2025

Hwy 21 is closed due to mudslides.

08/27/2025

🚨⚠️ SH-21 potentially closed for next two days north of Grandjean Junction due to mud slide and debris on road. Drivers should plan alternative routes.

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Hailey, ID
83333

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