Special Notes: Additional divisions (DD and HH) have been added to the Wapiti Fire to accommodate the growth of the fire and the fluidity of the situation. Fire managers subdivide the fire perimeter on large complex fires like the Wapiti into branches and divisions to ensure effective management and safer operations.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 (RM CIMT1) hosted a community meeting in Lowman, ID last night, providing updates on the Wapiti fire. Great Basin CIMT3 was also present and gave an update on the Middle Fork Complex. A recording of the meeting may be viewed on Facebook (see link above).

There is a link to an interactive map above. This map will enable the user to enter their street address and see where their residence is in relation to the Wapiti Fire.

State Highway 21 is closed from east of Lowman to Stanley (MP84 to MP130) due to wildfire activity. The closure is necessary for public safety and to provide safe conditions for firefighters working along the highway. Highway 75 remains open at this time.

Current Situation: Tuesday afternoon, fire activity increased resulting in spotting across Highway 21 northeast of Valley Creek. The spot fire crossed Welp Lane and Nip and Tuck Road northwest of Lower Stanley. Helicopters were immediately on site, but smoke limited visibility and the fire became established. Overnight, crews were able to get fireline on much of the spot fire and check it up. Wapiti Fire is now 79,745 acres. The focus continues to be on the protection of structures and communities while beginning to establish control features. All activities are being coordinated on the ground with Resource Advisors to protect known values.

Division DD: On this division in the Redfish Lake area, structure protection personnel will be conducting assessments for work that needs to be done should the fire progress this this direction.

Division HH: This division is focused on protecting Goat Falls, Stanley, and nearby communities. Crews will be assessing indirect fireline locations and constructing lines as needed to keep the fire from impacting values at risk.

Division KK and Structure Group East: The fire was most active in this division as a flare-up spotted across Highway 21 and became established northeast of Valley Creek. Firefighters worked throughout the night to complete dozer line around the north, east, and part of the south sides of the approximately 140-acre spot fire, checking its further movement towards Stanley. Work on the spot will continue today. The firing operations around Homestead, Crooked Creek, and Iron Creek were successful in creating a defensible line, and throughout the day crews were able to deepen these lines to protect the values at risk. Much of the fire activity in this area was interior away from structures, and crews were able to remain in the area to respond to flare-ups. Crews will remain in and around the values at risk, mopping up and maintaining defensible space. Also, crews will be working to strengthen and deepen these firelines to keep the fire from impacting Homestead, Crooked Creek, and Iron Creek.  

Division PP: Crews conducted strategic firing operations on National Forest Road 105 to keep the fire south of this road. They also worked the fire’s edge on the eastside of Highway 21 to check the fire’s progress northwest along Highway 21. Crews will continue work in these areas securing the fire’s edge and checking its progress north.

Division MM: Crews are looking to do a strategic firing operation northwest of the Bull Trout Lake area. The objective is to tie the fireline into Highway 21 and an old fire scar that is proving resistant to burning. The actions are designed to protect the campground and prevent the fire from moving further north.  

Division WW and Structure Group West:  The fire has been relatively muted in this division. Fire managers are making plans to check its progress to keep it from moving south/southeast and southwest along Highway 21. Crews will continue to mop up around structures in Hanging Valley and Bear Creek, along the 524 road and the Grandjean area to prevent flare-ups. Crews will also continue prepping around the subdivisions of Two Ravens, Ten Ax, and Seven Peaks, establishing firelines and supporting them with hose lays to protect values at risk. Fire managers are continuing to work with the Lowman Fire Chief to assess values at risk, point protection needs, and containment opportunities in the area between Warm Springs and Lowman along the Highway 21 corridor.  

Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior:  Near critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon, with dry relative humidity and breezy northwest winds following the passage of a dry cold front that moved through yesterday. The fire’s behavior will likely be adverse and challenging, resulting in the potential for group torching, moderate range runs, and long-distance spotting.

Evacuations: For evacuation information on the Wapiti Fire, please see the Custer County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Custer-County-Sheriff-Idaho-61558947312289/  and the Boise County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff/.

Red Cross is prepared to establish a shelter in Challis, ID if necessary.

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:

State Highway 21 is closed from MP84 to MP130 for public and firefighter safety.

A Wapiti Fire Area Closure / Forest Order: 0402-05-95 for portions of the Boise, Sawtooth, and Salmon-Challis National Forests can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices .

Boise National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions / Forest Order: 0402-00-63 can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.

Sawtooth National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions / Forest Order 0414-00-044 can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sawtooth/alerts-notices.

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

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Wapiti Fire. Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t.  For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Wapiti Fire Statistics:

Size: over 79,745 acres    

Containment: 0%

Total Personnel: 839

Location: Grandjean, ID

Reported: July 24, 2024

Cause: lightning

For More Information:

 Information Phone: 208-593-7132

 Email:  2024.wapiti@firenet.gov

 InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-wapiti-fire  

 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wapitifireinfo2024/

 Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/WapitiFireInfo2024

 Interactive Map:  https://tinyurl.com/WapitiFireInfoMap

Location: 13 miles west of Grant, MT      Start Date: August 23, 2024

Cause: Undetermined                       Size: 3415 acres             Containment: 40%

CURRENT STATUS + PLANNED ACTIONS:

Yesterday, crews focused on continuing to locate and extinguish pockets of heat remaining in the fire area. Areas of concerns are still concentrated in the northwest corner where fuels are smoldering in patches of trees close to control lines. Areas like this where there is dead timber on the forest floor, require skilled sawyers to cut up and untangle branches and logs to expose heat below for crews to mop-up. 

Today, weather permitting, personnel have planned to strategically ignite a section of the fire to create a line of burned fuel, above a patch of timber that has a high concentration of dead or weakened trees that fall easily, these are referred to as “snags”. By reinforcing a line above the snag patch, it will allow fire within the perimeter to burn a lot of the dead debris, while minimizing firefighter exposure to falling trees. The intent of this burnout is to get enough heat to successfully burn ground debris without torching live trees.

Light smoke is expected to be seen throughout the fire area, with an increase this afternoon during burnout operations. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Overnight, the fire experienced close to freezing temperatures and received a shot of precipitation. 

Today, cooler temperatures in the high 50’s are forecasted and winds are predicted to range from 14-20 mph out of the west.

Clear conditions with low relative humidity values are expected through Thursday.

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES

All evacuation orders have been lifted. The public has also been asked to remain clear of the area to avoid impeding firefighting activity. 

To learn more about wildfire in Montana and how you can better prepare you, your family, and your home, visit MTFIREINFO.ORG

Willamette Complex North

Daily Update

2024.WillametteComplex.North@firenet.gov

Information line: 541-208-1262, 8 am to 8 pm
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/OreFireInformation2024/

                 https://www.facebook.com/PyramidFireInfo2024/

Inciweb: Willamette Complex North

Wednesday August 28, 2024

There will be a situation update live broadcast on the above listed Facebook
pages at 6:30 pm Thursday August 29

SUPPRESSION OBJECTIVES: The Ore Fire and the Pyramid Fire remain under a full suppression strategy 
to protect values at risk, including the Middle Santiam Wilderness and private timberlands. 
Firefighters continue to scout for favorable conditions to engage in direct fire suppression, and strategic 
indirect work as needed.

CURRENT SITUATION: With the warmer conditions in the next few days as skies will be clear, humidity 
will be low, increasing the potential for fire activity within the perimeters through the week. 
Increased smoke may be visible from surrounding areas. Crews are working to improve containment 
lines, contingency work and addressing hot spots along the containment lines. A contingency line is 
a secondary or alternate strategic fire line, which is created as a back up to the primary fire 
line, based on current needs and conditions. Pockets of heat from dense fuels remain within the interior of the fires

Ore Fire: 7 miles Northeast of Blue River, 3,152 acres, 28% contained, 627 total personnel, human 
caused. Crews continue to scout viability of direct hand line construction, mop up, and secure
containment lines. Overnight crews continue to patrol and secure containment lines. On the 
northwest and northeastern corners of fire containment lines were strengthened and improved. Hot 
spots along the patrol routes were doused. Contingency resources are working on fuel break 
improvements, chipping, masticating, and improving handline construction.

Pyramid Fire: East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,312 Acres, 98% contained, 205 total personnel, 
lightning caused. Firefighters are working on roadside fuel removal and brush chipping. Crews are
securing containment lines and fortifying outlying contingency lines. Firefighters continue to 
strengthen existing fire breaks along roads by removing brush and smaller trees. Yesterday 
firefighters identified interior hotspots and used helicopter water drops to help contain them.

CLOSURES & FIRE RESTRICTIONS UPDATE: Numerous area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are 
in effect on the Willamette National Forest. Specific information is posted at 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574. Please see Pyramid Fire Area 
Closure Forest Order and the Ore Fire Area Closure Forest Order.
Everyone is reminded to stay out of all fire closures for firefighter and general safety. 
Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000. All campfires, charcoal 
fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and 
wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are 
allowed. Please see Forest Order 06-18-00-24-27 for additional information. 

ROADS: When traveling in the area, please be mindful of firefighters and their vehicles working 
near roads.
Please visit the Oregon Department of Transportation website for current road conditions.
 

Willamette Complex South Update

Chalk, Coffeepot, McKinley, Moss Mountain, Tire Mountain, 208, and 217 Fires

Online: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/orwif-willamette-complex-fires-south

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillametteComplexFires/

Email: 2024.willamettecomplex@firenet.gov

Fire Information Line: 541-208-1742

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Total Willamette Complex South Personnel: 606

Total Willamette Complex South Acres: 13,076

Resources (Includes Pyramid Fire Resources): 1 Type 1 Hotshot Crews, 9 Type 2 Crews, 4 Type 2 Initial Attack

Crew, 4 Helicopters, 21 Engines, 8 Dozers, 14 Masticators, 4 Skid Steers, and 4 Feller Bunchers

Fire Cause: Lightning

Summary

Firefighter and public safety remain the highest priority throughout all phases of the incident. Firefighters continue

to progress, taking advantage of cooler temperatures and higher humidity, which limits fire activity. On the Chalk

Fire, improvements were made on the direct lines along the north and west edges of the fire. Fire crews are

addressing hotspots and snags as they are discovered. On the Moss Mountain Fire, substantial progress has been

made on an indirect line to the north and a contingency line to the south. Helicopters were utilized for bucket drops

in areas of heat. Crews worked on removing fire-weakened trees and snags along Forest Service Road 2300.

Chalk Fire (5,692 acres, 66% containment)

Fire crews will monitor and improve the containment lines on the fire's north, east, and south sides. On the north fire

edge, crews continue to locate and extinguish hot spots near the line. On the east and south sides of the fire, crews

mop up and patrol along the secured contained line. On the west side, crews will improve and deepen completed

direct lines, addressing fire-weakened trees and snags and mopping up hot spots as they are discovered.

Moss Mountain Fire (867 acres, 0% containment)

Helicopters are available today to cool the north and west fire edges. Hotshot crews will work along the fire's south

side to secure along Forest Service Road 2120. Crews will work on indirect line improvement, using heavy

equipment to remove vegetation, woody debris, and brush along the mountain road system. Heavy equipment

operators improve dozer lines along the fire's north side.

208 Fire (253 acres, 0% containment)

The 208 Fire is monitored and patrolled in the wilderness using aerial resources. When necessary, helicopters use

bucket drops to keep the fire in check.

217 Fire (38 acres, 100% contained), Tire Mountain Fire (23 acres, 100% contained), McKinley Fire (24

acres, 100% contained), Coffeepot Fire (6,179 acres, 100% contained)

The 217, Tire Mountain, McKinley, and Coffeepot fires are 100% contained and are patrolled regularly. Fire crews

will continue to improve contingency lines established around the Coffeepot Fire.

Weather and Fire Behavior

A high-pressure system is forecast to build today, creating more offshore flow and developing easterly winds across

the region this evening. High temperatures are expected around 70 degrees with a minimum relative humidity of

28%. Winds are expected to be light from the north, then turning east, at around 5 mph with gusts up to 20 mph

expected in the higher elevations.

Closures and Fire Restrictions

• For specific closure information, visit tinyurl.com/WillFireClosures2024

• For current fire restrictions, visit tinyurl.com/WillFireRestrictions2024

• Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): tfr.faa.gov for up-to-date areas. Wildfires are a no-fly zone fo

Incident Commander: Matt Racicot, Noah Criner (T)
Location: 15 miles north/northwest of Whitehall, MT
Start Date: 8/18/2024
Cause: Lightning
Size: 451 acres
Resources on Site: 3 crews; 1 engine
Total Personnel: 68

The Ratio Mountain Fire, located between Ratio Mountain and Whitetail Reservoir, is burning in an area that has recently experienced several large fires. Fire footprints (or previously burned areas) lie to the north (State Creek Fire of 2020), the south (McClusky Fire of 2019), and the west (Placer Fire of 2021) of the fire location.

The entire area, including the previous fire footprints and the area immediately surrounding the Ratio Mountain fire, contains a large concentration of standing dead trees (“snags”) that pose challenges to ensuring firefighter safety and in responding to potential medical emergencies, jeopardizing the well-being of firefighters and other responders. Fire managers from the Forest, working in collaboration with local Jefferson County officials and cooperating agency representatives from the DNRC and BLM, have identified, mapped, and prioritized critical values at risk in the fire area. These inter-agency, values-based discussions are critical in fire management, informing the decision-making process.

CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS: Strategic firing operations were successfully implemented on the eastern side of the fire, as firefighters used an Unmanned Aircraft System (“drone”) and hand ignitions to ignite and burn the fuels between the active fire edge and the constructed control lines from previous fire incidents along the Hay Canyon Road, working southerly along Pony Creek. The crews have progressed with completion of firing operations along this section, working to mop-up and secure the southern piece. Crews completed prepping additional lines to the north, in anticipation of tying into the State Creek Fire footprint.

Continuation of this firing operation to connect the current section, moving northeast, to the fire footprint from the State Creek Fire of 2020 will depend on fuel and weather conditions this afternoon and extending into later this week. This fire suppression tactic is an effective method of reducing the available fuels ahead of an active fire edge, while reducing the potential for negative impacts to the identified and prioritized values.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior has been limited to isolated torching, creeping, and backing. With the winds associated with the passing of the dry cold front yesterday, the fire made a small push west toward Whitetail Creek and north toward the State Creek Fire footprint.
Much cooler temperatures are expected after passage of the front, until the temperatures rebound into the upper 70s on Friday. Warmer and drier conditions will continue until next Tuesday, with a chance of light rain showers and isolated thunderstorms returning to the forecast.

CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:
The Forest has issued an area closure around the fire area, north of Whitehall on the Butte Ranger District. An area closure often involves specific trail and road sections. The area closure information and maps can be found on the Forest website, under the Closures and Alerts tab. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bdnf/alerts-notices
This closure applies to the following National Forest System (NFS) lands, approximately 15 miles north of Whitehall.
All National Forest System lands within:
• T3N, R5W, SECTIONS 1, 2, 3
• T4N, R5W SECTION 35
Closures surrounding a fire area are necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the public and provide for safe firefighting efforts and access.
The Forest is in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Campfires are allowed only in a permanent metal fire grate/ring provided by the Forest Service in a designated, developed recreation site. Smoking is restricted to vehicles, in buildings, or in an area clear of flammable materials. Devices with an on/off switch that use LPG fuels are allowed in an area clear of flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.

Headlines

• Traffic control remains in place along the Salmon River Road between Butler Flat and Nordheimer Flat for the safety of firefighters and residents. Expect up to 30-minute delays. Incident personnel driving vehicles with more than two axels will not be allowed on the road.
• Fire information phone: (707) 572-4860 or email at 2024.Boise@firenet.gov
• Get all your Boise Fire information in one mobile-friendly place! https://linktr.ee/2024boisefiresrf 
• Evacuations are in place for residents near the fire area in Humboldt County. For the most current evacuation information please visit the Boise Fire linktree  or visit-- or visit--
• Humboldt County: https://humboldtgov.org/356/Office-of-Emergency-Services
• Siskiyou County: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices 

Leader’s Intent: The Boise Fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy. 

Operational Update: On the fire’s western edge, crews continue to mop up and secure existing containment lines. Hazardous trees are being felled along interior roadways. Improvements continue to be made to the indirect dozer lines. Two spike camps are being utilized near the fire’s edge to decrease firefighters' travel time. Where feasible, suppression repair and road system improvements have started. Firefighters will be backhauling hose, equipment, and other unnecessary items in areas where they are no longer needed.

Weather and Fire Behavior: High pressure will remain over the region this week. Temperatures may be above average for this time of year. As the vegetation dries out from the recent rains, more smoke may be visible from heavier fuels. During peak heat hours, upslope 8 mph winds are expected on the southern and western aspects, with gusts at 10-15mph. Under current conditions, additional fire spread is not likely.

Middle Fork Complex Update
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Fire Size: 47,978
Completion: 5%
Total Resources:  814 personnel

Community Meeting: A community meeting is scheduled today at 6 p.m. at the White Barn Building, near 85 Severance Road, Garden Valley, Idaho. The Incident Commander, key team members, and Boise National Forest representatives will provide updates on the fire and answer any questions.  The meeting will be provided and later posted on Facebook and Great Basin Team 3/Team 1 YouTube channel.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Forecasters predict temperatures may be 5-10 degrees cooler than yesterday with sunny skies. Relative humidity will decrease into the mid-teens, and winds from the northwest will blow 6-12 mph with gusts around 25 mph. These two factors are expected to create a longer dynamic burn period today. The fire is fuels driven, with slope and terrain wind influence increasing rates of spread. Tonight, relative humidity recoveries will be poor especially on the mid-slopes and ridges.

Operations: In the Silver Creek area of the Bulldog Fire, crews are completing structure protection and constructing indirect handline to connect with the Rattlesnake Trail. The Middle Fork corridor along FS Road 698 remains secure along the fire’s western edge. The southwestern containment lines, which are closest to Crouch, are still secure and remain a high priority. Smoke visible yesterday from the Bulldog Fire was from the eastern side of the fire, moving through the 2006 Rattlesnake burn area. Working with local resource advisors, teams are identifying options for indirect containment lines. 

Fire activity on the west side of the Nellie Fire increased yesterday, but the fire remained within the completed containment lines. A very large air tanker (VLAT) and large air tankers further strengthened these lines, and crews may initiate tactical burning operations in this area over the next few days. Fire behavior near Deadwood Reservoir increased yesterday, prompting crews and heavy equipment to build direct and indirect containment lines. The fire continues to grow east and has now entered the Bearskin burn area. Operations will focus on safeguarding critical values at risk and continuing to expand and strengthen containment lines.  

Closures: The Boise National Forest has issued Order Number 0402-06-60, effective August 23, 2024. For more details, please visit the Boise National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices. Highway 21 is closed from the Sourdough Lodge in Lowman to Stanley (MP 84 to 130) due to wildfire activity. Only local traffic is permitted between the Sourdough Lodge and Warm Springs Airstrip. For additional information, visit https://511.idaho.gov/ 

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): A TFR remains in effect over the fire area. It is illegal for the public to fly drones over or near wildfires because of due to the risk of accidents and interference with firefighting efforts.

WEST MOUNTAIN FIRES

Boulder, Snag, Wolf Creek,

Dollar & Goat Fire Updates

QUICK FACTS

Fire                      Location                                          Size                      Containment        Start Date

Boulder               9 miles SW of Cascade                  2,396 acres                    57%                 7/24/2024

Wolf Creek          5 miles W of Donnelly                   1,154 acres                    95%                  7/24/2024

Snag                  11 miles E of Cascade                  27,458 acres                     3%                  8/5/2024

Dollar                18 miles NE of Cascade                  2,937 acres                     0%                  8/5/2024

Goat                  11 miles SE of Cascade                   2,274 acres                     0%                  8/5/2024

Cause: Lightning (All Fires)

Total Incident Personnel: 1,007

Army crews from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Joint Base Lewis McChord are currently assisting with suppression efforts on the West Mountain Complex.

Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior: 

Yesterday’s warm, dry, and gusty conditions produced moderate fire behavior with smoldering, creeping, and isolated group torching. This resulted in growth on the Dollar, Snag, and Goat fires. Although temperatures will be cooler, similar dry and gusty conditions persist today, and fires may be active when wind, fuels, and terrain features align. Lower humidities persisting throughout the night will increase the amount of time the fire can burn actively during the day.

Boulder Fire:                                                                                                                                              ttps://tinyurl.com/ycdfv3tv

Yesterday, crews continued suppression repair and mop up on a pocket of heat on the northeast side. Some heat remains on the western edge but fire growth there is limited by rocky, non-flammable features. Today, crews will continue mop up and fire line repair, while returning equipment to the incident command post so it can be used again elsewhere.

Dollar Fire:                                                                                                                                                 ttps://tinyurl.com/bef6r3tz

Yesterday, crews conducted a firing operation on the southwest corner of the fire. Army crews assisted by holding the fire’s containment line. Today, firefighters and army crews may continue with the small firing operation if weather conditions are conducive, as well as mopping up and patrolling for areas of heat that threaten which could escape containment lines.

Snag Fire:                                                                                                                                                ttps://tinyurl.com/4k9dk3mu

A previous firing operation on the northern section of the fire held yesterday, however later in the day, on a portion of the northeast edge, the fire became very active in the proximity of Warm Lake Highway.  For public safety, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office closed the highway to all traffic overnight.  In addition, the power corridor has been shut down. Elsewhere, mop up continued on the western flank. The firing operation on the southwest corner was not carried out due to unfavorable wind conditions. If weather allows, that firing operation may occur today. Mop up will continue as a plan is developed to control the fire risk along Warm Lake Road. Army crews continue holding fire line on the Snag Fire.  They are also patrolling and mopping up.

Wolf Creek Fire:                                                                                                                                      https://tinyurl.com/mcksrfvh

Fire line rehabilitation and equipment backhauling continued yesterday. Payette National Forest resources shadowed operations in preparation for assuming command of the fire today. Rehabilitation is expected to remain the focus for the next two weeks. This is the last day we will report on the Wolf Creek Fire. For updates beginning Aug. 29, please check https://www.fs.usda.gov/payette

Goat Fire:                                                                                                                                                https://tinyurl.com/2h4a3dvr

Reconnaissance and contingency line preparation continued yesterday. The Goat Fire is in steep and challenging terrain, making firefighting even more dangerous. Identifying contingency lines and creating management action points is an important part of protecting values at risk to the west of the fire.                            

Other regional fire information: 

Middle Fork Complex (Nellie, Anderson, and Bulldog Fire): https://tinyurl.com/3rhawr5y 

Wapiti Fire: https://tinyurl.com/yf7reydj 

Bulltrout Fire: https://tinyurl.com/tatwwk5t 

SNAG FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office issued a “ready” evacuation order for Warm Lake residents and the North Shore Lodge at Warm Lake on August 7. The map can be found on Inciweb: https://tinyurl.com/42auxnk8. A second “ready” evacuation order was issued on August 8 for the Horsethief area, including the YMCA Camp, and areas of Scott Valley. This map can also be found on Inciweb, with the relevant areas outlined in purple:  https://tinyurl.com/4vfj657x

Review the READY, SET, GO evacuation procedure for Valley County: https://www.co.valley.id.us/ReadySetGo

For timely information on evacuations, check out your county’s emergency alert system. 

• Valley County: https://www.co.valley.id.us/CompleteEmergencyNotificationandAlerting
• Adams County: https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/PublicUser.aspx?regionid=1077

ROAD CLOSURES

Warm Lake Highway Closure: The Valley County Sheriff’s Office has closed Warm Lake Highway due to threat to public safety from increased fire behavior and potential for fire spread along and/or across the roadway. For updates on county closures visit: https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/SheriffsOffice.

FOREST CLOSURES

Hunting Closures: Prior to entering the backcountry, Idaho Fish and Game advises hunters to check with their local Forest Service ranger district offices or county sheriffs’ offices for fire closures in their hunt areas. For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/4td8hwzc

The Boise National Forest modified or expanded their wildfire closures on August 12, 2024, to address public and firefighter safety and respond to increased wildfire growth. This closure area begins at the south end of the Dollar/Oro (Snag) fire closure area and continues south to Crouch and the Banks-Lowman Hwy, and east to the 579, 563 and 582 roads.

Dollar Fire Closure: The Payette National Forest implemented an area closure on August 23, covering an area north of the Boise National Forest closure, to provide for public safety around the Dollar Fire. National Forest System trails #099, #100, #101, and #302 are impacted by the closure. 

Wolf Creek Fire Closures: On the Payette National Forest, a new closure was placed on National Forest System Road #1762 (Poison Timber Point Road) and NFS Trail #560. Additionally, a closure was lifted yesterday, August 27, on popular NFS roads around the Wolf Creek fire such as: sections of NFS Roads #1763 (West Mountain Jeep Trail), #835, #206, and #326. On the Boise National Forest, restrictions on NFS #435 (Anderson Lake Road) were lifted. Please respect all posted closure signage.

Boulder Fire Closures: The Boise National Forest has issued a closure order #0402-04-98 for NFS roads, trails and lands encompassing the Boulder Fire. The closure was enacted to protect public safety and support fire suppression activities. The closure includes Blue Lake and Snowbank Mountain Road (#446) along with all #404 and #421 system roads. 

For maps and more detailed descriptions of the closures on the Payette National Forest, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/payette/alerts-notices

For maps and more detailed descriptions of the closures on the Boise National Forest, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices 

 Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been issued for the Payette Fire Restrictions Area on the Payette National Forest and the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Area on the Boise National Forest. For more information on the restrictions and a very helpful interactive map, visit https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/

 Temporary Flight Restrictions

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) are in place over the Boulder, Dollar, Snag, and Goat Fires. Yesterday morning, an aircraft entered the restricted zone without authorization, temporarily grounding fire aircraft and hampering firefighting efforts. Such incidents are reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for further review. Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. TFRs are critical for firefighter and aircraft safety. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Important Links

• Payette National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/payette
• Payette National Forest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PayetteNationalForest
• Boise National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/boise
• Boise National Forest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoiseNationalForest
• Idaho Department of Lands: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/

Limepoint Fire

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Contacts for Fire Information:  

208-992-3032 or 2024.limepoint@firenet.gov

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

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

The Limepoint Fire did not add any new acreage today and the percentage of containment is holding at 88%. Control lines have been completed on the southeast side of the fire and those firefighters are shifting to new containment lines to the north. The northeastern edge is still being improved with mop up, suppression repair, and hazard tree removal. 

Heavy equipment specialists have been hard at work repairing roads and dozer line affected by firefighting operations. Road graders have almost completed re-grading the Council-Cuprum Road and logging operations are complete on the eastern side of the fire. Logging crews will be relocating north.

The weather system that passed north of the fire yesterday did not bring any precipitation to the fire. Winds today are from the northwest and the weather will be cooler. Starting Thursday, the warming and drying trend resumes, with the temperature gradually rising and the relative humidity remaining low. Please observe fire restrictions (see below) and be careful not cause another fire.

For the hunters near the fire area, please take extra precaution to not enter the closure areas (see below) or hunt out of your assigned zone. Understand that you may not be alone out there as firefighters move about the fire area. Finally, wear high-visibility clothing and use discretion when shooting by confirming your target and clearing the sight line. 

Evacuations: Cuprum remains at a Level 1 (READY) evacuation level and Bear evacuations are lifted completely. 

Closures: The Forest Closure Order updated Monday at 7:00 a.m. Some areas previously closed to the public have been reopened. For details about the closure, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/payette/alerts-notices. There is still a lot of work being done in the fire area; for your safety and the safety of firefighters, please observe the existing Payette Forest Closures still in effect and watch out for firefighters and fire traffic.

Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions remain 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.

Visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/ for more information on these and other fires.

The Horse Gulch fire area will be open to the public again starting Friday, August 30 with the exceptions listed below. There’s been a ton of work done in the area to make it safe for the public. The closures that remain are related to protecting human life and safety with the potential for flooding and/or debris flows.

These sites remain closed to the public through 5/15/25 via order 01-15-11-24-26.

• Bar Gulch road (425B1)
• Bar Gulch cabin
• Cave Gulch road (4156)
• Motorized trails 240,241,242,243,245