How crews are working to protect threatened fish from Trestle Creek Complex Fire
The Bull Trout is a threatened species of Char that calls Trestle Creek home, but the danger doesn t only come from the flames. Author: Ian Smay Updated: 9:08 PM PDT July 22, 2021
BONNER COUNTY, Idaho While people may normally think of fighting wildfires as protecting homes and saving lives, crews at the Trestle Creek Complex Fire in North Idaho have another focus.
Crews are also working to protect Bull Trout, a species of Char that calls the cold waters of Trestle Creek home. It is a threatened species, which means it is a species considered at risk of being endangered.
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July 22, 2021 9:15 PM
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HOPE, Idaho A series of fires that have been burning north of Hope, Idaho since early July have burned over 400 acres and are 31 percent contained in total.
Bonner County Emergency Management Team said the wildfire was caused by lightning on July 7, which resulted in starting six fires, and is burning seven miles north of Hope. It has burned 436 acres, which is over half of a square mile.
Two fires burned together bringing the number down to five. The team said four fires have since been contained, but one that has burned 400 acres has not been contained.