Buck Fire Update - September 8, 2020

Buck Fire Update - September 7, 2020 

4,441 acres

5 percent contained

Location: 11 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning
 

Today’s Objectives:  Fire crews are positioned on the incident diligently ready to engage in direct attack strategies when fire conditions are safe to do so. Significant safety concerns to fire personnel on this incident include: dense snag stands, inaccessible terrain, and lack of safety zones for personnel.

Weather: A strong dry cold front coming in from the north is predicted about noon bringing strong winds well into Monday night. Showers are not expected over the fire. Much cooler temperatures are forecasted for Monday and Tuesday night with dry air and heat begin to return Wednesday.

Closures: A temporary area closure is in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities through Oct. 1, unless rescinded earlier. With increase fire traffic, please avoid NFS roads 447, 414, 414A, 414A1, 414B, 414C, 448, 448C, 440, 440A, 451, 416W and NFS trails 089, 088, 075, 090, 081, 087, 097 and 297.

For specific details visit. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources:  123 people are assigned to the fire. Four engines, two helicopters and additional air support as needed from an Air Attack, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS) and a large air tanker.

Its archery season in southwest Idaho. For Public safety, hunters and all visitors are encouraged to let someone know where they are going and to sign in at trailheads. All Forest visitors are reminded to be cautious with flammable materials and completely douse fires with water or dirt, stirring the mixture to completely put the coals out.

Visit: Inciweb - Buck Fire:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

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1740 acres

0 percent contained

Location: 11 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning

The fire is burning in standing dead and down timber and sub-alpine fir with short-range spotting south and east toward the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Fire officials are coordinating with the Salmon-Challis National Forest which has management responsibility of the wilderness area.

Today’s Objectives: Crews completed all indirect fire preparations on NFS road 413. Fire crews are positioned on the incident diligently ready to engage in direct attack strategies when fire conditions are safe to do so. Significant safety concerns to fire personnel on this incident include: dense snag stands, inaccessible terrain, and lack of safety zones for personnel.

Weather: High pressure will keep warming temperatures across the fire into Saturday, with dry conditions expected. Wind will remain generally less than 10mph, some gusty winds are possible Saturday afternoon and evening.

Closures: A temporary area closure is in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities through Oct. 1, unless rescinded earlier. With increase fire traffic, please avoid NFS roads 447, 414, 414A, 414A1, 414B, 414C, 448, 448C, 440, 440A, 451, 416W and NFS trails 089, 088, 075, 090, 081, 087, 097 and 297. For specific details visit. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources:  145 people are assigned to the fire. Four engines, two helicopters and additional air support as needed from an Air Attack, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS) and a large air tanker.

Archery season began this week in many areas across the forest. All Forest visitors are reminded to be cautious with flammable materials and completely douse fires with water or dirt, stirring the mixture to completely put the coals out.

Visit: Inciweb - Buck Fire:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715778751262  

1367 acres

0 percent contained

Location: 11 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning

Winds from this weekend’s cold front increased fire activity, accounting for the additional acres burned. Fire activity yesterday was moderate due to increased humidity, cloud cover, some moisture and cooler temperatures. The fire is burning in standing dead and down timber and sub-alpine fir with short-range spotting south and east toward the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Fire officials are coordinating with the Salmon-Challis National Forest which has management responsibility of the wilderness area.

Today’s Objectives: Crews continue to reduce fuels near the Johnson Creek Road and National Forest System (NFS) road 440. Firefighters are monitoring the fire and look to take advantage of direct attack strategies where opportunities allow. There are no immediate threats to structures. Unless significant activity changes, Buck Fire Updates will be posted every other day.

Weather: After yesterday’s cold front, a dry warming trend is expected for the rest of the week with a return to normal temperatures. Breezy conditions are expected in the afternoon.

Closures: A temporary area closure is in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities through Oct. 1, unless rescinded earlier. With increase fire traffic, please avoid NFS roads 447, 414, 414A, 414A1, 414B, 414C, 448, 448C, 440, 440A, 451, 416W and NFS trails 089, 088, 075, 090, 081, 087, 097 and 297. For specific details visit. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources:  145 people are assigned to the fire. Four engines, two helicopters and additional air support as needed from an Air Attack, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS) and a large air tanker.

Archery season began this week in many areas across the forest. All Forest visitors are reminded to be cautious with flammable materials and completely douse fires with water or dirt, stirring the mixture to completely put the coals out.

Visit: Inciweb - Buck Fire:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715778751262  

1367 acres

0 percent contained

Location: 11 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning



Gusty afternoon winds from yesterday’s cold front increased fire activity on the Buck Fire pushing the fire south and east toward the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Where the fire reached an old burn scar, progression slowed. Fire activity is burning moderately in dead and down timber and sub-alpine fir with short-range spotting. Fire officials are coordinating with the Salmon-Challis National Forest which has management responsibility of the wilderness area.
 

Today’s Objectives: Limit the fire spread to the west and north toward the Johnson Creek corridor and look for direct attack strategies where opportunities allow and it is safe to do so. Crews are working to reduce fuels near the Johnston Creek Road and National Forest System (NFS) road 440. There are no immediate threats to structures. 



Weather: Cooler temperatures and winds 8 – 10 mph with afternoon gusts of 16 mph are expected. There is a chance of moisture on the fire later into the evening.



Closures: A temporary area closure is in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities through Oct. 1, unless rescinded earlier. With increase fire traffic, please avoid NFS roads 447, 414, 414A, 414A1, 414B, 414C, 448, 448C, 440, 440A, 451, 416W and NFS trails 089, 088, 075, 090, 081, 087, 097 and 297. For specific details visit.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive storymap: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d



Personnel and resources:  150 people are assigned to the fire. Two helicopters and additional air support as needed from an Air Attack, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS) and a large air tanker. Additional engines are in route.
 

Archery season begins today in many areas across the forest. All Forest visitors are reminded to be cautious with flammable materials and completely douse fires with water or dirt, stirring the mixture to completely put the coals out.

Visit: Inciweb - Buck Fire:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715778751262  

 

         142 acres

0 percent  contained 

• Location: 11 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

• Start: August 26

• Cause: Lightning

Yesterday afternoon, the Buck Fire activity increased, moved toward the east and overtook the Trapper Fire. With better infrared mapping the fire has grown to about 142 acres. Suppression efforts continue with aerial resources to reduce spread.

Crews are working to reduce fuels near the Johnston Creek Road and National Forest System (NFS) road 440 in preparation for a cold front which is expected to pass through the area this evening. There are no immediate threats to structures.
 

Fire officials are asking the public to avoid roads and trails in the area. A temporary area closure is expected to be put in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities. With increase fire traffic, please avoid NFS roads 447, 414, 414A, 414A1, 414B, 414C, 448, 448C, 440, 440A, 451, 416W and NFS trails 089, 088, 075, 090, 081, 087, 097 and 297.

Two helicopters, a Type 2 and Type 1 are assigned to the fire with additional air support as needed from an Air Attack, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS) and a large air tanker.

Forest visitors are reminded to be cautious with all flammable materials and completely douse fires with water or dirt, stirring the mixture to completely put the coals out.
 

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/sets/

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August 28, 2020 - - Lightning storms passed over the northern area of the Boise National Forest igniting two fires on the Cascade Ranger District on Wednesday, August 26. The largest is the Buck Fire (65 acres) and the smaller of the two is the Trapper Fire at 0.03 acres.

Buck Fire Update  - 65 Acres

• 0 percent contained

• Location: 11 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

• Start: August 26

• Cause: Lightning

The Buck and Trapper Fires were detected about 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 26. The fast moving Buck fire is burning in sub-alpine fir toward an old burn scar with standing dead and down snags. The dead and down timber creates an additional falling and excessive fuels hazard. All firefighting resources are actively working to suppress the fires. There are no immediate threats to structures.
 

Aerial resources were vigorously used to drop retardant and water on all sides of the fire slowing its progression. The fire has grown to the northeast into Trapper Creek and the two fires are being managed together. Two helicopters, a Type 2 and Type 1 are assigned to the fire with additional air support as needed from an Air Attack, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS) and a large air tanker.

As a safety precaution multiple roads and trails in the area are expected to be temporarily closed for public safety during wildfire suppression activities. With increase fire traffic, fire officials are asking the public to avoid National Forest System (NFS) roads 447, 414, 414A, 414A1, 414B, 414C, 448, 448C, 440, 440A, 451, 416W and NFS trails 089, 088, 075, 090, 081, 087, 097 and 297.

Forest visitors are reminded to be cautious with all flammable materials and completely douse fires with water or dirt, stirring the mixture to completely put the coals out.
 

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/sets/
 
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As of September 2nd, 2020, the Bolt Fire is 60% contained at 1,420 acres.  

Firefighters will remain on scene today to continue building containment lines and mop-up hot spots.
 
Firefighters working the Bolt Fire will be available for initial attack in the local area. 

 09/02/20 Personnel on Fire

 Prescott IHC

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 TONTO NATIONAL FOREST – August 31st 2020                                                                                                                                               

 Location: Seven Springs Rd/FS Road 562                      Date Detected: 8/28/2020

Size: 1,420 acres                                                           Containment: 50%