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Frog Fire Statistics:

• Size: 3,105 acres
• Containment: 42%
• Total Personnel: 105
• Location: Little Boulder Creek off East Fork
• Reported: 9/7/2024
• Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

• Information Phone: 208-593-7132
• Email: 2024.wapiti@firenet.gov
• Note: Fire information phone number and email address has changed for the Frog Fire and is now managed from Wapiti Fire Information.
• InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idstf-frog
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sawtoothnationalforest

Current Situation

Yesterday, scattered rain showers persisted over the fire area throughout the day, accompanied by light winds, resulting in minimal fire activity. Smoke was only observed in Division Z.

The North and South Structure Groups completed cleanup of supplies from the chipping operation and returned materials to the Incident Command Post (ICP). Hotshot crews focused on the northeast corner of the Division Z/K break, prepping and monitoring the area, while the Wildland Fire Module (WFM) conducted a scouting mission to identify appropriate firefighting tactics for the affected area. 

Looking ahead to tomorrow, Divisions A and K will remain unstaffed but will be monitored by aircraft. The North and South Structure Groups will be consolidated to better align with current fire conditions. Crews and the WFM will continue scouting and monitoring the same areas as yesterday, identifying potential contingency lines as needed.

Nevada Team 2 will transition command to Great Basin Team 4 by 6 PM. 

Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior

Scattered showers and isolated storms are expected to taper off by Wednesday evening. Starting Thursday, mostly sunny skies will return, along with a warming and drying trend. Temperatures will gradually increase by a couple of degrees each afternoon over the next few days.

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.