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Fuel Treatment Plans For September 22,23,24, 2023
Southwest Idaho Wildfire Crisis Strategy Prescribed Fire
Publication Type: News 09/25/2023
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, a low-pressure system carrying light rain moved through the area, no burning took place.
Fuel Treatment plans for the weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) are outlined below. No heavy smoke is expected but plumes will be visible.
New Meadows District:
• Goose Creek - Burning projects are complete. Monitoring/Patrolling and checking roads for hazards continues.
• Cold - Most of the burning is complete. Crews will be in the area monitoring/patrolling and checking roads for hazards.
• Brush - Friday crews will be wrapping up some preparations to begin burning on Saturday and Sunday. Firefighters will be using hand ignitions to "outline" the planned treatment area with fire break lines.
Council/Weiser Districts:
•Robinson - Friday the plan is to burn an additional 75 acres. Saturday and Sunday crews will hold line, patrol and monitor areas that were treated Friday.
•Weasel - Firefighters plan to begin burning on Saturday. Saturday will be hand ignition work and Sunday should see some helicopter ignitions being implemented.
While there are no closures in place, PLEASE be aware that firefighters will be working along roadways in these areas.