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Frog Fire Statistics:

Size: 3,105 acres

Containment: 42%

Total Personnel: 231

Location: Little Boulder Creek off East Fork

Reported: 9/7/2024

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Phone: 208-510-7856

Email: carlie_swa@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idstf-frog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sawtoothnationalforest

Current Situation: 

Yesterday brought intermittent rain followed by steady showers throughout the day, with light winds. Fire activity remained minimal, with smoke only observed in Division Z. Crews successfully completed chipping operations in the Structure North and South groups along the East Fork Road.

Muddy roads and persistent rain prevented crews from entering the fire area. However, an infrared (IR) flight was conducted to survey the fire. A drone using infrared technology was used to detect heat sources and hotspots within the fire area.

Weather permitting, crews will continue with current operations today, including monitoring and prepping the fire’s containment lines. 

A Wildland Fire Module (WFM) arrived yesterday to support the transition as current resources near the end of their operational shifts. The WFM is a specialized crew that manages and monitors wildfires. Additionally, the Complex Incident Management Team, Great Basin Team 4, has been ordered. 

Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior: 

Partly cloudy skies will give way to mostly cloudy conditions by the afternoon, with a chance of thunderstorms. Stronger storms may bring heavy rainfall and small hail. Gradual drying is expected starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend. Seasonably cool temperatures will persist through the week, with isolated to scattered precipitation lingering, although drier conditions are expected later in the week.

Evacuations: 

For evacuation information on the Frog Fire, please see the Custer County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Custer-County-Sheriff-Idaho-61558947312289/ and the Custer County Emergency Management Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ccem.idaho

To sign up for Custer County CodeRED emergency notifications, text CUSTER to 99411 or enroll online at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF28E45537FF . 

Closures and Fire Restrictions:

The Frog Fire Area Closure /Forest Order: 0414-04-152 for portions of the Sawtooth National Forest can be found at this site: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/idstf-frog/frog-fire-closure-09-10-2024 

Fire restrictions on federal, state, and private lands may be found at this site: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/.

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

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