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Yesterday an infrared flight detected a heat source outside of the fire perimeter and an initial attack crew available from the Four Corners fire was able to respond to the fire south of Wilson Meadows.  The crew was able to contain the fire to .10 acre.  Firefighters are also utilizing the infrared flight to detect and put out any heat sources that are near the containment lines. The team will remain vigilant and respond to any other fire reports that are in their response area.

The Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team 2 has taken command of the Four Corners Fire.  With the change in command came cooler weather and higher humidity as light rain fell across the fire perimeter.  However, the rain did not penetrate the tree canopies and was concentrated mostly in the southeast corner near the Incident Command Post.  Cooler temps and more rain will prevail as we continue into the week.  This moisture may bring a wetting rain in higher altitudes that will keep fire activity in check.

Beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team 2 will take command of the Four Corners Fire. Great Basin IMT 2 extends its sincere appreciation to the community and cooperating agencies for their support and assistance over the past two weeks. It has been a pleasure to serve you. 

The Forest Closure remains in effect for portions of the Boise and Payette National Forests. The closure prohibits going into or being upon the closed area, trails, and roads. Forecasted favorable weather conditions including cooler temperatures and precipitation may provide ample relief to reopen the area outside of the fire perimeter soon.  

 Firefighters deployed 100 miles of hose and 93 portable pumps that are being back hauled to be returned to service for other fires as needed. Towards the end of every incident, firefighters remove materials used during suppression operations. Some resources will be reassigned or begin the demobilization process.  

The “GO” evacuation order for the French Creek and Campbell Creek subdivisions will be downgraded to “SET” beginning Saturday 9/10 at 9:00am.  

The evacuation order for the French Creek and Campbell Creek subdivisions will be lifted beginning Saturday 9/10 at 9:00am. Homeowners will be allowed to go back into their homes, however this area will remain in the "set" stage. You must be a homeowner in order to re-enter these areas. 

Wednesday’s storms produced colder temperatures and precipitation, which resulted in a better relative humidity recovery, which makes fine fuels less prone to ignite. Throughout yesterday morning the fire behavior was low, mostly creeping and smoldering. As the day progressed humidity returned to the teens which dried fuels, and allowed afternoon winds to stir up flames. The rainfall across the fire was not enough to put the fire out. A fire of this size, in this fuel type requires a significant and persistent winter storm to completely cool the larger fuels like logs and stumps.

 Thunderstorms yesterday in the Four Corners Fire area produced ridgetop winds up to 50 mph, lightning, and rainfall. While the precipitation was helpful in limiting fire behavior, it did not occur long enough or with enough volume to put the fire out. Crews are patrolling the Four Corners Fire area watching for and suppressing any new starts from lightning or spot fires created by winds. Today will bring cooler temperatures and winds will continue to gust from 20-25 mph this morning but will decrease this afternoon.