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Hotter and drier conditions on the Four Corners Fire yesterday increased activity with active burning in the southeastern area north of Hazard Creek and Stewarts Meadow. By afternoon, the smoke plume was visible and scooper planes worked steadily to dampen the fire and slow its progress. This area of the fire has been consuming vegetation in a basin that would be difficult for firefighters to work in due to difficult and steep terrain. The fire is moving towards a pre-selected containment line near the Campbell Creek trail, where crews have a greater chance of containing the fire and have been preparing to do so.

Today, firefighters will continue to work in the residential areas on the northeast and eastern portions by working above and below the 435 Road to thoroughly extinguish smoldering areas using water and digging to create a more solid containment line. Masticators will be used to continue to remove brush along the roadsides near Campbell Creek area to reduce vegetation and create a more defensible line. Along the western edge where firefighters have achieved containment, crews will continue working 40 to 60 feet into the interior to extinguish any hot spots or smoldering areas with water, digging, and stirring.

In the southwestern area, favorable conditions exist for a burnout operation that will consume unburned vegetation and help crews create a more solid fireline as they work towards the south. The southernmost part, in the Wilson Peak area, may exhibit an increase in activity as it moves into dry, insect-killed trees. On the southeast, fire crews will work towards creating a containment line using existing roads, natural features, bulldozer lines, and handlines.
  

Today’s weather is expected to be warm and dry with winds coming out of the west at 7-11 mph, possibly gusting. This will likely increase fire activity along the eastern fronts. Air quality is being monitored and forecast in the Four Corners Fire vicinity. Specific information about local smoke levels, forecasts, and possible health impacts is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/cc0ac676/.
  

Boaters on Lake Cascade should be aware that water scooping planes and helicopters are using the lake to draw water. Additionally, use caution along Lakeshore Drive due to increased fire traffic in the area.
  

Evacuation Information:  Residences in God’s Acres and French Creek are under evacuation status (Go).  The Campbell Creek area is under pre-evacuation notice (Set).  Others in the vicinity are encouraged to consider evacuation preparations (Ready).  Please visit https://www.wildlandfirersg.org/ for information on packing and preparing for evacuations.  For more information on evacuations and local support, call the Valley County Sheriff's Office at 208.382.5160.
  

Closure Information:  The Payette and Boise National Forests revised the closure area to better reflect changes in fire activity and continue to protect the public and firefighters.  The complete closure order – including a full description of the trails, roads, and areas closed and an accompanying map – is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8331/.