Resource losses in Idaho are estimated at more than $75 million since a July 26 lightning storm scored the state's backcountry with 40,000 strikes, which sparked hundreds of wildfires.
Because all three fires are in the backcountry no efforts were being made to douse the flames, she said.
Two dozen avalanches were reported in the backcountry north of Interstate 70 in the 24 hours ending Saturday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
While all of Yellowstone's roads and front country campsites were open, camping restrictions were imposed throughout the backcountry, and some backcountry campsites were closed.
While all of Yellowstone's roads and front country campsites were open, camping restrictions were imposed throughout the backcountry, and some backcountry campsites were closed.
Only two spots _ Lake Constance and Flapjack Lakes, both easily accessible to hikers who have only a weekend to reach the backcountry _ currently have limits on the number of campers allowed.
The northern end of that fire, which was started by lightning in late June, had crossed Yellowstone's boundary into a backcountry region and firefighters were trying to keep it from advancing.
Well, I got none and you'll get none." All on board were killed as the four-engine plane slammed nose first mph into the rugged coastal backcountry of San Luis Obispo County.