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The Flat Fire is located about 1 mile northeast of Pioneerville in Boise County. The fire started August 5 after a thunderstorm went through the area. Crews from Boise National Forest were initially assigned to the fire, Idaho Department of Lands assumed responsibility on August 8. No structures are currently threatened, and the fire continues to move east, away from the community of Pioneerville. This is a full suppression strategy fire.
| Current as of | Thu, 08/22/2024 - 07:58 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Boise |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 1 mile east of Pioneerville, ID |
| Incident Commander | Mack McFarland, Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6 |
| Coordinates |
43° 59' 19'' Latitude
-115° 49' 12
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| Total Personnel: | 443 |
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| Size | 3,668 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 28% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass, Litter and Understory) |
| Significant Events |
Fire continues to move slowly downslope with backing and flanking, isolated torching, and short-range spotting. The Pioneer fire scar fuel module change has reduced the rate of spread however, unburnt pockets still pose a spotting risk. |
| Planned Actions |
Resources will continue to patrol the west side of the fire looking for hot spots and reinforcing the line to protect the town of Pioneerville. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
The fire has seen moderate activity with minimal growth. Tuesday, crews patrolled, monitored and secured the west side of the fire. Resources working along the north will continue to secure the perimeter and construct containment line to the south towards the Wilson Peak Roadless Area. Crews will construct direct line around a spot fire, with support from aerial resources if needed. |
| Weather Concerns | Warm and dry conditions experienced Tuesday will continue through most of the week with daytime temperature to 73 degrees and relative humidity 17-24% through Wednesday. A fire weather watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and unstable for fire weather zones 403 and 421. |
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