UPDATE: July 1 at 6:40 p.m.
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Fire crews have made progress in containing the 38-acre Nettleton Gulch Fire.
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) announced crews have established 15% containment, with no evacuations or structures at risk.
Crews are working diligently to install hose lays along the fire’s edge to improve access to water and increase containment, IDL said in a release.
UPDATE: July 1 at 12:51 p.m.
The Nettleton Gulch Fire, reported on June 29, 2025, has expanded to 38 acres with 0% containment, according to the North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Mike McManus. The growth is attributed to better mapping of the fire’s footprint.
Currently, there are no evacuations, and no structures are at risk.
Safety remains the top priority, and a Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Canfield Mountain area. Unauthorized drones and aircraft pose serious hazards to firefighting activities. “If you fly, we can’t,” officials emphasized.
The fire is on Forest Service land under Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) protection. Several Forest Service lands, roads, and trails are closed for safety and access, though some roads remain open. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, as is standard for wildfires under IDL protection.
UPDATE: June 30, at 12 p.m. – The Idaho Department of Lands has released updated information on Nettleton Gulch Fire burning near Canfield Mountain.
Firefighters have established hand lines on two-thirds of the west flank. Crews are continuing to build fire lines and install hose lays to control the fire.
No evacuations have been ordered, and no structures are currently at risk. The fire, which was reported on June 29, is being managed with multiple engines, two water tenders, two 20-person hand crews, and aircraft for water drops.
The steep terrain limits the use of heavy equipment. A temporary flight restriction is in place over Canfield Mountain to ensure public and firefighter safety.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with a law enforcement incident investigation also underway.
UPDATE: June 30, at 10 a.m. -The Idaho Department of Lands is urging contractors not to call them directly regarding the Nettleton Gulch Fire.
Additional fire resources will be ordered through the standard dispatching process if needed.
UPDATE: June 30, at 8 a.m. – The Idaho Department of Lands says the Nettleton Gulch Fire is now burning 26 acres of land near the Canfield Mountain.
Crews say they were not able to access the fire until it was deemed safe, at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday night.
Original coverage: June 29 at 11:02 p.m.
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Fire crews are now able to respond to a reported 15- to 20-acre wildfire burning on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene.
According to the Idaho Department of Lands, crews were previously unable to access the area due to safety concerns related to the shooting incident in which two firefighters were killed and another was injured. Access was granted around 7:30 p.m.
Crews estimate the fire to be between 15 and 20 acres in size, burning in steep terrain with numerous snags.
IDL said additional resources, including aircraft, heavy equipment, water tenders, engines, hand crews, and a Type 3 Incident Management Team, have been ordered and are expected to begin work on the fire tomorrow.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
