Northern Rockies Team 9, a Type 3 Incident Management Team, assumed command of the Green Rattle Complex on September 5, 2025, at 0600 hours. The Green Rattle Complex is comprised of two fires which began on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests (IPNF) (Green Mtn. and Rattle Mountain) and two fires on the Kootenai National Forest (Spruce and Spruce Ridge).  

All of the fires are lightning-caused fires which began as the result of storms between Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 2.

The Green Mtn. Fire is located approximately eight miles west of Clark Fork, Idaho. The Rattle Mountain Fire is located approximately thirteen miles north/northeast of Clark Fork, Idaho but is also visible from Troy, Montana.  The Spruce Fire is located approximately twelve miles southwest of Troy, Montana; and the Spruce Ridge Fire is located approximately thirteen miles southwest of Troy, Montana.  

Green Mtn. Fire:  35 acres; 0% containment

Rattle Mountain Fire:  115 acres; 0% containment

Spruce Fire:  228 acres; 0% containment

Spruce Ridge Fire: 80 acres; 0% containment

See the full road and trail closure descriptions on Inciweb, as well as the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Kootenai National Forest websites: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/idahopanhandle/alerts, https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/kootenai/alerts. A portion of the Green Mtn. Fire area is closed between Johnson Saddle and the FSR2706 intersection, including all roads and trails initiating/bisecting that area (FSR1063, as well as trails 68, 69, and 105). As long as fire activity allows, the Forest will keep FSR2706 open as an alternate route for FSR278; however, forest users are advised that FSR2706 is generally a narrower route, and high-clearance vehicles are advised. There is a separate road closure at FSR332 (Bunco Road), FSR258, FSR534, and FSR911 for timber activities and is unrelated to fire operations. A road closure on a portion of the FSR473 and FSR603 is in place in vicinity of the Spruce, Spruce Ridge, and Rattle Mountain fires. Please avoid the general area to allow access for firefighters and equipment.

Dense, drift smoke from numerous fires in the Pacific Northwest and northern Rocky Mountains has the potential to influence weather, as well as cause health hazards for the public. Check on https://www.airnow.gov/ to find out more about smoke and air quality advisories in your area.

There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire area to ensure a safe environment for firefighting aircraft operations. The use of drones or private aircraft in the fire area can halt air operations and suppression efforts, jeopardizing the safety of all firefighting personnel. Aircraft are supporting fire suppression operations as needed, so please avoid boating or recreating in areas where aircraft are accessing Lake Pend Oreille. Do not fly unmanned aircraft (drones) near the fire areas, as this poses a hazard to pilots and ground crews who rely on aerial support. Remember: If you fly, we can’t!