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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.

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.

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