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On August 10, 2024, a small lightning storm passed through portions of the Red River Ranger District, starting the Square Lake Fire, Whistling Pig Fire, Cracker Jack Fire, and the Fish Fire. All four fires are located within half a mile of each other: two and a half miles east of Concord, ID, less than a quarter acre east from Square Lake and less than a quarter acre west from Fish Lake.
At the time, resources were sent to directly engage in suppression tactics on each of these incidents. Today, fire activity increased on the Square Lake Fire, causing the fire to increase to 30 acres. As a result, all firefighters on each of these incidents have been pulled back from suppression activity, due to the steep and rugged terrain where these fires exist and only having one viable helispot in the area.
Currently, the Square Lake Fire is 30 acres. The Whistling Pig is one tenth of an acres, the Cracker Jack Fire is one tenth of an acre, and the Fish Fire is one tenth of an acre.
Due to the increase in fire activity and firefighter and equipment traffic, the public is strongly encouraged to avoid the area.
| Current as of | Sun, 08/11/2024 - 21:44 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | All four fires are located within half a mile of each other: two and a half miles east of Concord, ID, less than a quarter acre east from Square Lake and less than a quarter acre west from Fish Lake. |
| Incident Commander | Red River Ranger District Fire Management |
| Coordinates |
45° 35' 54.6'' Latitude
-115° 37' 53.8212
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| Size | 30 Acres |
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| Significant Events | Firefighters pulled back from all four fires, due to steep and rugged terrain and Square Lake Fire activity increase. |
| Remarks |
Due to the increase in fire activity and firefighter and equipment traffic, the public is strongly encouraged to avoid the area. Closures are anticipated to occur, depending on increased fire activity. |
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| Weather Concerns | Hot and dry conditions expected Monday, August 12, with the return of thunderstorms. Isolated storms are possible late this evening into tomorrow morning, becoming more scattered in the afternoon. Main threats from these storms will be gusty outflow winds up to 30 mph and brief heavy rain. By Tuesday, temperatures will slightly cool, with continued chance for thunderstorms. |
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