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Wapiti Fire

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Unit Information

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

Incident Contacts

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

Photographs Gallery

Wapiti Fire Smoke Rising
Picture displays smoke rising on a mountain above a meadow on the Wapiti Fire.
Picture displays smoke rising on a mountain above a meadow on the Wapiti Fire.
Wapiti Fire Smoke Rising
Wapiti Fire Flareup
midslope fire in forest
midslope fire in forest
Wapiti Fire Flareup

The Wapiti Fire experienced dramatic interior flare-up on Saturday. Photo credit: Zachary Wayne

Wapiti Fire Flareup
midslope fire burning in forest
midslope fire burning in forest
Wapiti Fire Flareup

The Wapiti Fire experienced a dramatic interior flare-up on Saturday.  Photo credit:  Zachary Wayne

Wapiti Fire Flareup
fire burns midslope in forest
fire burns midslope in forest
Wapiti Fire Flareup

The Wapiti Fire experienced a dramatic interior flare-up on Saturday, August 3.  Photo credit:  Zachary Wayne

Gearing Up for Short-haul Insertion
Firefighter putting on harness in field
Firefighter putting on harness in field
Gearing Up for Short-haul Insertion

This firefighter is adjusting his harness and gear before a short-haul trip into the fire area.

Risk Assessment for Short-Haul Insertion Mission
Firefighter reviews risk assessment checklist
Firefighter reviews risk assessment checklist
Risk Assessment for Short-Haul Insertion Mission

Firefighter from Teton Helitack reviews the risk assessment checklist prior to participating in a short-haul insertion mission on the Wapiti Fire.

Wapiti Fire Helitack Size Up
Two men in yellow shirts observe something in the distance
Two men in yellow shirts observe something in the distance
Wapiti Fire Helitack Size Up

Members of the Teton Helitack crew size up the fire situation

Airstrip Camping
picture of tent on grassy airstrip in the forest
picture of tent on grassy airstrip in the forest
Airstrip Camping

Firefighters are camping at the Warm Springs Airstrip.

Removing Brush
Firefighters cutting down brush in forest
Firefighters cutting down brush in forest
Removing Brush

Crews from the local Lowman District (US Forest Service - Boise National Forest) remove shrubs and trees ahead of another crew who will come in to dig handline. 

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