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Limepoint and Cliff Mountain Fires 

Sunday, August 11, 2024 

Contact Fire Information: 208-992-3032 

or 2024.limepoint@firenet.gov 

Limepoint: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-limepoint-fire 

Cliff Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-cliff-mountain 

https://www.facebook.com/payettenationalforest/ 

Yesterday, fire behavior was active and gusty winds resulted in increased tree torching. Hotshot crews held established lines in the northern area of the fire and continued to cool areas of heat in and around Cuprum. Due to unfavorable conditions, firefighters were unable to conduct strategic burning south of Horse Mountain Lookout. Much of the fireline in the southern and western sides of the fire is considered contained.   

Today, Great Basin Team #4 took command of the fire. South to southwest winds up to 15 mph are expected, with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. On the eastern side of the fire, crews will continue to cool areas of heat and improve fireline north of Boulder Creek and along Forest Road 071. As conditions allow, firefighters will continue with strategic burning operations south of Horse Mountain Lookout and along Grassy Ridge, with hotshot crews and drones. Structure protection in communities near the fire remains in place.  

The Cliff Mountain Fire started by lightning on July 25th in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area just east of Hells Canyon Dam. It is 1,108 acres with 20 percent containment, burning mostly in wilderness. No smoke was observed on this fire yesterday. No personnel are assigned to the fire.  

Evacuations: Cuprum is at a Level 2 (SET) evacuation level, per the Adams County Sheriff. Bear and Wildhorse are in a Level 1 (READY) evacuation. For your safety and the safety of firefighters, please stay away from the fire area. Only residents and property owners are allowed in the area until further notice.  

Closures: The Payette National Forest issued a Forest Closure to protect public safety and includes, but is not limited to, the following recreation areas: Big Bar, Black Lake, Sheep Rock, Kinney Point and Horse Mountain Lookout. Huckleberry Campground is inaccessible due to county road restrictions. For more information, about the closure visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-limepoint-fire. County roads within the Forest Closure area are accessible to firefighters and local residents only. Forest Road 454, which runs along the Snake River is open, but please drive with caution due to rolling debris.  

Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Payette National Forest and all state, private and BLM lands in the fire area. Under these restrictions, campfires are allowed only in recreation sites within metal fire pits. Fires of any kind are not allowed in any dispersed camping areas.