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Wapiti Fire

Unit Information

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

Incident Contacts

  • Sawtooth National Recreation Area
    Phone:
    208.727.5000
    Hours:
    .
  • Stanley Ranger Station
    Phone:
    208.774.3000
  • Lowman Ranger District
    Phone:
    208.259.3361

Increased Fire Activity on the Wapiti Fire, 08-27-2024

Wapiti Fire
Publication Type: Announcement - 08/27/2024 - 16:19

Fire activity has increased on the Wapiti Fire this afternoon. Reports from Division KK are winds are gusty and erratic. Firefighters are lined up along the road and existing firelines patrolling for spot fires. One spot fire has been confirmed and is established across Hwy 21.  A helicopter is currently providing support with water drops and additional crews are enroute. Structure protection remains in place and continues to reinforce the prep work that has been done.