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Great Basin Team 2, Incident Commander Tony DeMasters, took command of the Four Corners Fire this morning at 6:00 a.m.   

The fire was active yesterday with uphill runs and single and group tree torching observed.  On the east side of the fire, the fire continued to back down the slopes.   

Firefighters conducted burnout operations on the east side of the fire, bringing fire down to the road systems and constructed fireline.  Burnout operations is a tactic where firefighters intentionally set fire to fuels inside the control line to slow, knock down, or contain a rapidly spreading fire.  In Willow Creek, helicopters dropped water to hold the fire from crossing the drainage to the south.  On the west side of the fire, firefighters continue to patrol and mop up hot spots.   

Today, firefighters will continue to conduct burn out operations on the east side of the fire where needed to bring the fire to the control lines.  Firefighters continue to scout and create a plan for the Willow Creek area.  On the south side of the fire, west of Willow Creek, firefighters will continue to construct line and mop up hotspots near the line.  This area’s terrain is steep with many hazards.  Firefighters are making good progress, however, operations anticipate over a week’s worth of work in the area.  Firefighters will continue to patrol and mop up hot spots on the west side of the fire.    

People traveling to Lake Cascade for Labor Day weekend, expect smoky conditions.  Wildfire smoke can be particularly harmful for sensitive groups including people with lung and cardiovascular conditions, pregnant women, children, and older people.  Learn more about staying healthy during wildfire smoke here https://bit.ly/3q3Y3oA.   
 
Weather: A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of Central Idaho, including the Four Corners Fire vicinity.  Today, winds will be similar with temperatures a little cooler than Wednesday.  Relative humidity will remain critically low.  The fire area and surrounding vicinity is expected to be smoky and hazy. 
 
Air Quality:  Specific information about local smoke levels, forecasts, and possible health impacts is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/cc0ac676/. 

Evacuation Information: Valley County Sheriff evacuation orders (Go) are still in place for residents of Campbell Creek and French Creek.  God’s Acres residents are in the pre-evacuation stage (Set). Others in the vicinity are encouraged to consider evacuation preparations (Ready). Please visit 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 complete closure order for the Boise and Payette National Forests – including a full description and an accompanying map – is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8331/. 
 
TOTAL FIRE RESOURCES ASSIGNED 
Personnel: 877 
Hand Crews: 21
Engines: 43
Helicopters: 7 T1; 2-T2; 1-T3