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The Cliff Mountain Fire started by lightning on July 25th in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in wilderness just below Hells Canyon Dam 25 miles east of Joseph, Oregon in Adams and Idaho Counties, Idaho. It was once two fires, the Muddy Fire and the Cliff Mountain Fire, which burned into each other. Fire growth is limited due to steep rocks. Firefighters are assessing the fire from the air and the Team is ready to respond if there is any fire activity.
| Current as of | Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:58 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 25 Miles East of Joseph, Oregon |
| Incident Commander | Steve Shaw and Jeff Knudson Great Basin Team 4 |
| Coordinates |
45 ° 15' 30'' Latitude
-116° 40' 53
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 0 |
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| Size | 1,108 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 20% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 8/25/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | South, west, and east slopes are characterized by moderate to heavy fuel loads of tall grasses with continuous areas of brush and timber. Drainage bottoms and north-facing slopes have dense mixed conifer stands. Ridges and rocky outcroppings restrict fire spread in higher elevations. |
| Significant Events | Few areas of heat remain. Minimal fire behavior is expected. No growth is anticipated. |
| Planned Actions |
Aircraft available to the incident will be utilized to evaluate any potential fire activity. Should any growth occur action will be taken to minimize impacts to identified values at risk. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering fire behavior. 24 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering fire behavior. 48 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering fire behavior. 72 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering fire behavior. Anticipated after 72 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering fire behavior. |
| Remarks |
CIMT Great Basin Team 4 is also managing the Limepoint Fire (Great Basin area). |
| Weather Concerns | Showers and thunderstorms occurred throughout the morning has a weather system passed over the fire. The storms produced numerous lightning strikes and strong winds up to 30mph. Cool, dry air will follow Wednesday. |
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