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Four Corners Fire

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Unit Information

Payette National Forest 
500 N Mission St 
McCall, 
Idaho 
83638 
Payette National Forest 
500 N Mission St 
McCall, 
Idaho 
83638 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2022.FourCorners@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    208-634-0820

Four Corners Fire Update September 5, 2022

Four Corners Fire
Publication Type: News 09/06/2022
Our top priority is to protect the 454 threatened structures in the French Creek and Campbell Creek areas so residents can return as soon as safely possible. Limited fire growth occurred yesterday, therefore pending any unforeseen changes in the fire, residents may be able to return mid-week. The sheriff will be making those notifications.  On the eastern perimeter crews worked up the hill focusing on removing heat from burning vegetation. Engines and crews are on-site to aid in the protection of the structures if needed. The work is slow and tedious due to thick vegetation, deep duff and the potential for long-term smoldering and future ignition.
 
On the southern edge of the fire, safety concerns from steep terrain north and south of Willow Creek are hampering firefighter progress in establishing containment lines. Despite these geographical challenges crews installed hose lay in this area and started working west building line. Helicopters used precision water drops to focus on problematic areas allowing firefighters the opportunity to use water and hand tools to remove heat. A contingency line is being constructed to the south on Forest Road 404 along Olson Ridge.

The majority of smoke in the area is flowing in from wildfires located in Oregon.

Another tool available for adjacent landowners is the newly created Four Corner Interactive Story Map. A Story Map is a web application that integrates maps, legends, texts, photos, and videos to create an interactive experience for individuals to explore the fire incident. The interactive map provides property owners with another tool to gain more information on their property in relationship to the fire and suppression activities taking place nearby. Please keep in mind that this is just a tool and the perimeters and information shown are approximate and subject to change.  The Story Map can be located at the https://bit.ly/3Rl26cq
 
Weather: Temperatures will continue to be very warm with low humidity, smoke and areas of poor visibility. Today, winds are expected from the southwest ranging from 4-9 mph this afternoon with occasional gusts up to 20 mph on the ridge tops.
 
Fire Restriction: There are no fire restrictions in the area, but residents and visitors are encouraged to exercise extreme caution if building campfires during the holiday weekend. For more information on local fire restrictions, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/vptsh85r   

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. The team’s number one priority is trying to get residents back into their homes as soon as possible. God’s Acres residents are in the pre-evacuation stage (Set). Please visit www.wildlandfirersg.org for evacuation level information. For local support, call the Valley County Sheriff's Office at 208.382.5160.

Closure Information:  Access to hunting unit 32 A near the Fawn Creek area is very limited as the main route in from the west is in the closure area. A security guard is posted at the intersection of Cabarton and Snowbank Road and will not allow individuals through. 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/.
 

 
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