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Texas Fire – FINAL Update

July 24, 2024, 8:30 AM PT

Date of Origin: Monday, July 15, 2024

Location: East of Kendrick, Idaho

Cause: Human

Size: 1,582 acres                                                     Containment: 80%                                                         Personnel: 114

Northern Rockies Team 8 will transfer command of the Texas Fire back to the Idaho Department of Lands Thursday, July 25th at 6:00 AM PT. Robbie Easley, a local Type 4 Incident Commander will assume command of the fire along with approximately 50 firefighters. 

Current Situation:

Approximately 50 firefighters, including 2 crews, 2 engines, and 1 water tender will remain on the incident and continue to patrol the fire area. Firefighters will check on visible smokes and take necessary actions to stop further fire spread.

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

Weather: Today, cooler temperatures are expected in the low 90’s. There is a 25% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3:00 PM PT, with potential for gusty, erratic winds between 20-30 mph. Thursday, a mostly dry cold front will bring an increase in west to southwest winds sustained around 10 mph.

***This will be the last update for the Texas Fire unless conditions change.***

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.

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

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