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Middle Fork Complex Fire UpdateTuesday, September 10, 2024Cooler Weather with Rain Expected Wednesday

Middle Fork Complex Fires Remain Within the Primary Holding Lines 

Smoke Outlook for September 8, 2024.

Middle Fork Complex Fire UpdateSunday, September 8, 2024Stronger Winds Expected to Increase Fire Activity

Increased Completion in Anderson Creek Area

Expect Smoke to Peak Midday

The Middle Fork Complex is 57,836 acres with 28% completion. There are currently 781 personnel assigned to the fire, including 16 hand crews, 36 engines, and 4 helicopters. This morning, Great Basin Team 5 assumed command of the Middle Fork Complex. The weather today will shift as a high pressure system moves in increasing the temperatures. Lingering smoke will reduce visibility and limit aircraft use until the temperature inversion lifts and smoke begins to clear in the afternoon. Relative humidities are expected to be lower in the coming days.

Cozy Cove Campground, located on the southern edge of the Deadwood Reservoir, is a popular place for camping on the Boise National Forest. While some of the area around the campground has been impacted by the Nellie Fire, the infrastructure in the campground remains undamaged, and there are still trees throughout the campground that have not been harmed. See the attached pictures. 

Fire Size: 57,466 AcresCompletion: 23 percentResources: 911 Personnel Community Meeting:A community meeting is scheduled for today September 4th, at 6 p.m. at the White Barn Building, near 85 Severance Road, Garden Valley, Idaho. Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) 3 will introduce the incoming Great Basin CIMT 5 to the community, provide the latest fire updates, and address any questions.

Fire Size: 56,806 Acres Completion:14%Resources: 919