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FIRE ACTIVITY:

The Red Rock Fire is at 3,137 acres and 61% containment.

Yesterday, crews were busy with suppression repair and chipping operations on the main road system and the 60210 road. They focused on establishing a direct line from the 60210 road down to Noname Creek to address increased fire activity in the northwest area. Fire activity also increased near Read Rock Peak, where air resources did bucket drops throughout the day. Significant progress was made in the southwest area, building direct line to establish containment line along the fire’s southern flank.

Today, a major priority will be to establish a strong containment line on the western flank. This involves constructing a direct line south from the 60110 road to connect with a line that is being built north from Red Rock Peak. Suppression repair efforts will continue, working alongside resource advisors to restore areas close to pre-fire conditions.

The Black Eagle fire is at 6,487 acres and 8% containment.

Yesterday, the Black Eagle fire showed increased fire activity within the wilderness boundaries. Crews focused on securing the fire’s southern perimeter, employing various tactics, including direct line where needed.

Today, structure protection efforts will continue, with crews assessing current strategies and setting up new preparations as needed.  Personnel will also aim to stop the fire from advancing west of Black Eagle Creek, while monitoring spot fires east of the creek, and putting direct line around any new ones found.

WEATHER:

Today there will be sunny skies, with high temperatures in the mid-60s to near 70° and minimum relative humidity of 28-33%. Winds are expected to be out of the south to southeast at 5-8 mph with occasional afternoon gusts to 15 mph.

FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Fire behavior will remain consistent with what was observed yesterday due to the relatively similar weather forecasted. Most fire behavior will remain in the heavier fuels, with the possibility of group torching, which is when groups of fuels ignite simultaneously. Winds blowing from the south today could be adverse to established containment lines. With predicated RH values to remain above 25% and fuels burning in a backing alignment, crews will still have the opportunity to use direct attack tactics on the fires.  

FOREST CLOSURES:

For forest closure information please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/scnf/alerts-notices

EVACUATIONS: 

Evacuation zone statuses have changed as of September 23rd for the Red Rock and Black Eagle fires. Please go to https://www.lemhicountyidaho.org/site-home/news/red-rock-and-black-eagle-fire-update-09232024-1400hours to learn more about these important changes.

Map of Black Eagle and Red Rock Fire - 09/24/24

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:21

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Map of Black Eagle and Red Rock Fire - 09/24/24

This is the 09/24/24 PIO map for the Red Rock and Black Eagle fires