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Current Situation: 

• The Lava Fire is 82% contained at 97,625 acres, with 532 personnel assigned.
• Suppression repair along the southeast corner is progressing according to plan. Crews are removing unneeded pumps, hoses and other accountable property to return to warehouse. 
• Firefighters are working upslope in steep country, mopping up the fire line along the east side of the fire. 
• Two shot crews are working the line down low on spot fire across Hurd Creek. 
• Along the northern perimeter, firefighters made good work securing Anderson Creek. It will take several more shifts to establish containment on that side of the fire. 
• The western perimeter is cold and suppression repair resources are moving north.
• On the Forest Road 653, north of Sage Hen Reservoir, crews are using An Unmanned Aerial system (UAS) to detect heat.  Infrared flights are showing less heat daily. 

Weather: A cold front passed through the fire area in the late afternoon yesterday. Overnight lows were in the upper 30’s. Highs are expected to be in the mid 50’s, lower 60’s. Today will be warmer and drier. However, fire growth is not expected outside of the fire perimeter. 

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. Valley County Sheriff’s Office has removed Zones 2 & 3 from LEVEL 1 “READY” status. Zones 4 – 6 remain in a LEVEL 1 “READY” Evacuation notice.

Closures: Closures: The Boise and Payette National Forests implemented a joint Lava Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure for public and firefighter safety. For more closure information see the Payette National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/payette/alerts-notices or the Boise National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.

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. The Sweet-Ola Highway is closed at the High Valley intersection in Ola. 

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been updated. 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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