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The Bulltrout fire was started by lightning on the evening of July 24, 2024, approximately 35 miles northeast of Lowman along Idaho State Highway 21. Steep terrain, difficult access and unfavorable weather conditions encouraged fire spread. The Boise National Forest managed the fire until a Complex Incident Management Team was requested.
The Northern Rockies Complex Management Team 5, Rick Connell Incident Commander assumed command of Bull Trout Fire on August 10, 2024 at 6 AM along with the Wapiti Fire and the Middle Fork Complex (Bulldog, Nellie, and Anderson).
Currently no evacuations have been ordered. As of August 12th there is a closure around the fire perimeter in effect; please avoid the fire area so that fire suppression efforts are not impacted. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices
The Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management are in Stage 1 fire restrictions on state, endowment, private and federal lands within the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Zone. For more information, visit the Idaho fires Restrictions website at: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/
| Current as of | Wed, 08/14/2024 - 12:26 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Boise |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 15 miles WNW OF Stanley, ID |
| Incident Commander | Rick Connell, Incident Commander, Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team #5 Craig Glazier, Deputy Incident Commander |
| Coordinates |
44° 17' 38'' Latitude
-115° 15' 36
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 18 |
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| Size | 271 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 92% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/15/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Subalpine fir, snowberry, sagebrush, perennial grasses. Steep terrain. |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire activity was observed. Smoldering and creeping through unburned and partially burned islands. Little threat to containment lines exist. |
| Planned Actions |
Crews will continue to monitor and patrol the fire area. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
The probability of fire activity is low. Creeping and smoldering fire behavior. Fire spread outside of control lines is not expected. |
| Remarks |
This incident in being managed by the Northern Rockies Complex Management Team 5 along with the Wapiti Fire and the Middle Fork Complex (Bulldog, Nellie, and Anderson). The resource commitment summary reflects resources that have been ordered to this incident. |
| Weather Concerns | A passing weather system brought showers to the area Tuesday morning, along with cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity. Rainfall amounts across the fire area were less than 0.10 inches. This system moved away from the area by early afternoon, however the increase in moisture kept daytime RH values elevated above 25% across the fire area, while temperatures remained in the upper 60s and 70s. Winds continued to be terrain driven, with west winds gusting to near 15 mph along upper ridgelines during the afternoon. Moisture will remain in place Wednesday keeping afternoon RH above 25% and allowing for overnight recovery above 60% across all elevations. Afternoon temperatures Wednesday will remain in the 70s to low 80s, while winds continue to be terrain driven. With daytime heating a few showers and thunderstorms are possible around the general area. This moisture will remain in place through the remainder of the week, with another storm system bringing afternoon showers and thunderstorms Thursday. |
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