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The Chimney Fire is not currently threatening any structures and is a safe distance away from communities. Most of the fire growth occurred in the early days of the fire.
The terrain is remote and rugged. It is possible that the fire could impact grazing allotments, sage grouse habitat and recreation trails in the coming days. Objectives include holding the fire north of Lime Creek Road and providing point protection of infrastructure and values at risk. Warmer and drier conditions with gusty winds will increase spread potential.
Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 4 is in command of the fire as of early Sunday, September 8, 2024.
| Current as of | Sun, 09/15/2024 - 09:54 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Boise |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 9 miles northwest of Fairfield, ID |
| Incident Commander | Aaron Hulburd, Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 4 Incident Commander |
| Coordinates |
43° 27' 13'' Latitude
-115° 3' 24
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 300 |
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| Size | 6,517 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 21% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Brush (2 feet), Timber (Grass and Understory), Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Minimal, Backing, Creeping, Smoldering |
| Planned Actions |
Continue to monitor fire edge in Lime Creek in DIVS Alpha/Zulu to protect VAR to the south. Identify possible suppression lines from Lime Creek to the west and north to protect VAR to the south and confine fire growth to the southwest in DIVS Foxtrot. Continue alternate and contingency line placement assessments and updates in DIVS J. Identify any rehab needs in all DIVS. IA Group is active for |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Minimal fire activity increasing as drying humidities have reopened the burn window. Slightly increased smoldering and creeping in the heavy dead and down as conditions dry out. 24 hours: Activity is present in the exposed spots along the north end of the fire. Activity is limited to fire within the dead and down in the pine stringers. Very limited potential for spread into the finer fuels. 48 hours: Minimal activity as the fire receives more precipitation and increased humidity. Precipitation amounts appear to be enough to curtail any further movement. 72 hours: Minimal activity as the fire receives more precipitation and increased humidity. Precipitation amounts appear to be enough to curtail any further movement. Anticipated after 72 hours: Minimal activity as the fire receives more precipitation and increased humidity. Precipitation amounts appear to be enough to curtail any further movement. |
| Remarks |
Remote, rugged terrain; limited resources available, grazing allotments; environmental concerns- Sage Grouse habitat. Due to the remoteness, long transportation times, and limited resources the medical resources are vital to the health and safety of our resources. |
| Weather Concerns | Sunday will be the last day of the next seven days where temperatures will warm above 70 degrees, at 65 to 75 degrees for high temperature. Humidity recovery will be poor at 38 to 50 percent, with afternoon humidity readings of 16 to 24 percent. South wind will continue with afternoon gusts into the 20 to 28 mph range. An incoming storm will bring rain Sunday night and potentially moderate to heavy rain on Monday night and Tuesday. |
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