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Texas Fire – Update

July 23, 2024, 8:00 AM PT

Information Line: 208-901-7295                                                                Email: 2024.texas@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-texas-fire

Date of Origin: Monday, July 15, 2024

Location: East of Kendrick, Idaho

Cause: Human

Size: 1,565 acres                                                      Containment: 70%                                                      Personnel: 189

Current Situation:

Firefighters completed initial mop-up around the entire fire perimeter, including the eastern spot, working 100 feet into the black from the fireline. Due to extended hot and dry conditions, many portions of the fireline are supported by water systems consisting of hose lays, pumps, and sprinklers maintained by fire personnel.

Crews will patrol and monitor the fire today, addressing areas of heat as needed. Interior islands of unburned fuel remain within the fire perimeter and smokes may be visible. Firefighters will check on visible smokes and take necessary actions to stop further fire spread.

Fire personnel will decrease drastically over the next couple of days as resources are released from the Texas Fire to be available for Initial Attack response and support of other large fire incidents.

Please be mindful of firefighters still working and driving within the fire area. Slow down for your safety and theirs.

Weather: Slightly cooler temperatures are expected today, though hot and dry conditions remain with temperatures in the mid 90’s. Light and variable morning winds will become westerly on the ridge tops and upcanyon around 5 to 6 mph. There is a chance for afternoon pop up thunderstorms.

Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area. Restrictions apply to all federal, state, state endowment, private forestland, and rangelands within the designated area.

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