The Sawtooth Fire is burning in a remote location deep in a drainage, no trail or road access. There is a very low risk of impact to structures, private property, or recreation infrastructure. Officials continue to confine/contain and monitor the fire.

For the safety of our aerial resources and firefighters on the ground, please do not fly unmanned aircraft (drones) in the fire vicinity. If you fly, we can't.  

WEATHER

Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Closed Timber

Litter Timber (Litter and Understory)

The fire has been active within the perimeter. The fire crossed the small unnamed tributary on the east side of the fire and remained south of Sawtooth Creek. The fire will continue growth on all sides until the it reaches natural barriers in Sawtooth Creek or precipitation moderates fire activity. The St. Joe WFM crew assigned to the incident is assessing structures, infrastructure, and a historical cabin site for protection actions in the fire area.

Fire behavior is flanking, backing and torching.