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Frog Fire Statistics:

Size: 1,755 acres

Containment: 0%

Total Personnel: 112

Location: Little Boulder Creek off East Fork

Reported: 9/7/2024

Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

Information Phone: 208-510-7856; 916-261-6756

Email: carlie_swa@firenet.gov; chuck_jachens@firenet.gov 

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

Current Situation: Yesterday’s precipitation over the fire, combined with low cloud cover, cooler temperatures, and higher relative humidity, moderated fire activity. This allowed crews to take more direct action on spot fires outside the perimeter in the Big Boulder Creek drainage. Additionally, structure preparations were completed around structures along East Fork Road and at Livingston Mine. With more resources arriving, we continue to evaluate both direct and indirect firefighting tactics to maximize operational effectiveness.

The fire’s advance has significantly slowed due to recent precipitation and high RH levels. However, numerous structures along the East Fork drainage and to the north remain at risk. The fire has reached Big Boulder Creek, raising the potential for embers to be carried across the creek and continue advancing. Fire managers are actively working to prevent the fire from crossing the creek and progressing northward.

A warming and drying trend is expected in the coming days, which may increase fire activity. Nevada Team 2 (Type 3) assumed command of the Frog Fire at 6 AM this morning.

Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior: Warmer and drier conditions are expected today, continuing through the weekend. This afternoon will be sunny with patches of smoke, transitioning to partly cloudy skies by tomorrow night. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday.

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.