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Current Situation:

• The Lava Fire is 84% contained at 97,625 acres, with 541 personnel assigned.
• Crews are continuing to remove unneeded pumps, hoses, and other equipment from the southeast corner of the fire to return to the cache. 
• Firefighters, including two Interagency Hotshot Crews, are continuing to secure several small spot fires in steep terrain along the east and northeast side of the fire. 
• Firefighters are now monitoring line near Anderson Creek on the northern edge of the fire to ensure no hot spots remain.
• On the Forest Road 653, north of Sage Hen Reservoir, continuing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) use allows crews to find and pinpoint hotspots, accelerating firefighter work in the tall and dense brush.

Weather: Yesterday was cool and dry due to a cold front moving through the area. Today, conditions are warming and remaining dry. Warm and dry conditions are expected to persist this week, however fire behavior should remain minimal.

Evacuations: A Level 1 “READY” notice remains for residents south of South Grays Creek, along Little Weiser River Road in Indian Valley, North of South Grays Creek Road to Highway 95, and the Mesa Area. https://www.gemcounty.org/departments_offices/latest_advisories_watch_warnings.php

Valley County Sheriff’s Office has removed Zones 2 & 3 from LEVEL 1 “READY” status. Zones 4 – 6 remain in a LEVEL 1 “READY” status. https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/Wildfire/WildfireEvacuation

Closures: The Boise and Payette National Forests have adjusted the Lava Fire area closure yesterday, increasing access for the public to select areas north and south of the fire perimeter. For updated map and closure information see: *CLOSURE AREAS... - U.S. Forest Service - Boise National Forest | Facebook.

Gem County Road and Bridge issued the following road closures: Third Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, Second Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, and Nesbitt Lane. Check out updated closure information at https://gemcounty.org/departments_offices/latest_advisories_watch_warnings.php

Temporary Flight Restrictions:A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect. View a map of the TFR and details at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_8199.html. Fire aviation response is halted or delayed if an unauthorized aircraft enters the TFR. Temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems or drones. If you fly, we can’t! Learn more about how to use drones safely and responsibly at Home - Know Before You Fly.

Fire Info Phone: 208-780-5003  Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Email: 2024.Lava@firenet.gov   

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