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Bulltrout Fire

Unit Information

1249 S. Vinnell Way 
Boise, 
Idaho 
83709 
1249 S. Vinnell Way 
Boise, 
Idaho 
83709 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2024.middleforkcomplex@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    208-992-3045
    Hours:
    8am-8pm

News

Fire Location:Wapiti: 2 miles SE of Grandjean Bulltrout: 35 miles NE of Lowman Size: Wapiti: 205 acres  Bulltrout:292 acres Containment: 
Fire Location Wapiti: 2 miles SE of Grandjean Bulltrout: 35 miles NE of Lowman Size Wapiti: 86 acres  Bulltrout: 292 acres Con
Fire Location Wapiti: 2 miles SE of Grandjean Bulltrout: 35 miles NE of Lowman Size Wapiti: 86 acres  Bulltrout: 292acres Cont
Summary: The Wapiti and Bulltrout fires resulted from a lightning storm on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.On July 31st an incident management team was delegated the West Mountain Complex which includes the Boulder, Wapiti and Bulltrout Fires on the Boise National Forest and the Wolf Creek Fire on the Payette National Forest. All fires are using a full suppression strategy on these lightning-caused fires. Due to the tireless work of crews and the arrival of some moisture, the Bulltrout fire has reached 15% containment.
West Mountain Complex Daily Update 08-01-2024
Updated On: - 08/01/2024 / 08:16
Summary: The Wapiti and Bulltrout fires resulted from a lightning storm on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.On July 31st an incident management team was delegated the West Mountain Complex which includes the Boulder, Wapiti and Bulltrout Fires on the Boise National Forest and the Wolf Creek Fire on the Payette National Forest. All fires are using a full suppression strategy to manage these lightning-caused fires. Due to the tireless work of crews and the arrival of some moisture the Bulltrout fire has reached 15% containment.
Summary: Storms moved through the area on July 24th which resulted in multiple lightning caused fires across the Boise National Forest. The fires are in steep and rugged terrain which makes access for ground resources challenging. A priority for both fires is to provide for firefighter and public safety.
Boise National Forest - Fires Update 07-28-2024
Updated On: - 07/28/2024 / 14:21
Fire Update on the Boise National Forest Boise, Idaho – July 28, 2024 - The Boise National Forest continues to manage several fires resulting from the July 23 thunderstorm.  Fire crews and equipment are working toward full suppression on all incidents in the Forest. Firefighting efforts are focused on these fires:Cascade Ranger District