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On August 5, 2024, a storm with lightning moved through the southwestern part of the Boise National Forest with a series of ground strikes, igniting multiple fires in the area. The Anderson Fire was the first fire reported on August 5, followed by the Bulldog Fire and the Nellie Fire on August 6.
On August 8, the Anderson Fire, Bulldog Fire and Anderson Fire were combined into the Middle Fork Complex.
On August 12, the Nellie and Anderson fires merged and began being managed as one fire, retaining the name Nellie. The fires are burning in steep, rugged terrain, making access difficult in some areas.
Important Links:
- Middle Fork Complex YouTube videos
- Middle Fork Complex, Boise National Forest Facebook
- Idaho Smoke Information
- AirNow
- Smoke Ready Brochure
| Current as of | Thu, 10/24/2024 - 09:59 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 7 miles east of Garden Valley, ID |
| Incident Commander | Transfer of command occurred Oct 20, 2024 back to local unit. |
| Coordinates |
44° 10' 18'' Latitude
-115° 47' 50
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 26 |
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| Size | 61,495 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/20/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Litter and Understory) Fuels are primarily timber (litter & understory) and brush with isolated patches of open grass. Fine dead fuels, timber litter, and 1000-hr fuels are the main carriers of fire. Live woody shrubs are available for consumption. |
| Significant Events | Minimal Fire behavior is mainly smoldering and creeping. There is potential for some areas that still hold heat to become more active with surface fire and isolated torching. |
| Planned Actions |
Patrol and monitor fire lines, mop-up as necessary. Backhaul equipment, coordinate with Resource Advisors (READs), and continue suppression repair. Current suppression repair completion: |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Chances of active fire growth impacting values at risk remains low. |
| Remarks |
Fire Suppression Strategy combined for Nellie and Bulldog fires:
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| Weather Concerns | High pressure will build over the weekend bringing a mild and drier air mass. Temperatures will warm through Sunday as the winds remain light and terrain driven, The stable air mass will impact mixing heights and ventilation. |
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