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Persistent heat exists within the fire interior. Increased fire activity has been observed inside containment lines. The fire will continue to smolder and creep within the existing perimeter, consuming available fuels. With this slightly increased fire behavior, increased smoke production has been observed west of Lake Cascade. Smoke production will continue within the fire perimeter until significant winter snows fully extinguish remaining heat. 

Current Situation: 

• The Type 3 Nevada Team 1 will assume command of the fire tonight at 8:00 p.m.
• Crews continue to work on constructing direct line and mopping up heat along the fire’s northeast edge.
• Helicopters delivered 35,000 gallons of water to those crews.
• Work there is in very steep terrain, and crews are building cup trenches to catch burning, rolling debris to prevent the fire from spreading downslope. 
• More crews are arriving to join the effort on the northeast area of the fire.
• A UAS was used to identify areas of heat in the Anderson Creek area yesterday. Engine crews will continue to work in this area to mop up hot spots.
• Along the western edge of the fire, crews continued to patrol lines and conduct suppression repair on dozer lines. Road graders are wrapping up road repairs. 
• The Utah Type 2 Initial Attack crew will move back to the southeast line today to continue extinguishing areas of heat, working toward Gabes Peak. 

Weather: Temperatures will be higher over the fire today, with light winds gusting 10-15 mph. Southwest winds increasing on ridgetops overnight up to 20 mph. Yesterday, the inversion kept smoke low in the Cascade valley until noon.  Today the inversion is expected to break around 1:00 p.m. 

Evacuations: In Gem County, 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. Learn more at Gem County Sheriff's Office. In Valley County, Zones 4 – 6 remain in a LEVEL 1 “READY” status. Learn more at Valley County Sheriff's Office.

Closures: The Boise and Payette National Forests adjusted the Lava Fire area closure on September 30, increasing access for the public to access areas north and south of the fire perimeter. For updated map and closure information visit Closure areas | Boise National Forest | Facebook.

Road Closures: Third Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, Second Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, and Nesbitt Lane. Check out updated Gem County closure information at Gem County Sheriff's Office.

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 unauthorized aircrafts, including drones, enter the TFR. 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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