Our primary mission on the Diamond Complex and Middle Fork Fire is to serve the public with dedication and compassion. With your safety and the safety of our firefighters in mind, we are committed to addressing the needs and concerns of your communities by managing and controlling the fires to keep your forests, parks, and natural areas safe and enjoyable. Using safe and aggressive firefighting suppression methods our goal is to help you return to enjoying the outdoors.

The Diamond Complex in the Umpqua National Forest consists of 29 lightning-caused fires totaling approximately 11,053 acres and is 53% contained. Twenty-three of the original 29 fires in the Diamond Complex are now 100 percent contained. 

The Middle Fork Fire in the northwest corner of Crater Lake National Park is 5,244 acres and is 0% contained. The fire is primarily burning within the 2015 National Creek and 2017 Spruce Lake fire scars. There was moderate smoke and fire activity yesterday as the fire continued to creep at a slow rate of spread. Throughout the fire area there is an extreme hazard to firefighters due to falling dead standing trees remaining from the 2015 and 2017 fires.

OPERATIONS:

Middle Fork Fire: (5,244 acres, 0% contained):

Crews are removing heavy timber and vegetation along the 230 Road and at the north entrance to Crater Lake National Park. On the southern side, crews are looking for opportunities to safely and aggressively prevent additional fire spread and improve fire lines. Specialized teams are embedded on the fire to create opportunities for additional suppression operations such as removing vegetation and constructing line in the area. The park remains open.

Diamond Complex Fires:

Pine Bench Fire (North of Hwy 138 near Dry Creek, 3,943 acres, 30% contained):

Aerial observers noted reduced smoke and fire activity, particularly in the Wilderness. Hand crews and dozers pushed into the lower portion to build fire line along the East and West edges of the fire. Crews are making progress as they build containment into Medicine Creek. Firefighters and heavy equipment will continue improving firelines along the roads from the west side, moving north.

Potter Fire (North of Hwy 138, two miles southeast of Potter Mountain, 3,366 acres, 6% contained):

On the north side, Hot Shots and Dozer operations are working through steep and dangerous terrain while facing extreme hazards from falling trees. Crews continue to build dozer lines and hand lines on the east side of the fire to minimize the potential for spread to the east. On the west side of the fire crews are building fire line along the 2154 Road firefighters.

Trep Fire (About four miles south of Hwy 138, 545 acres, 0% contained):

Firefighters are working to extinguish hot spots, reinforce control line as needed and hold the fire west of Bear Creek Drainage.

Other fires within the Diamond Complex:

Ooya Fire (North of Hwy 138, one mile northeast of Bird Point, 374 acres, 73% contained): Crews, including National Guard units, are conducting patrols and extinguishing hot spots.

Trail Fire (East of Hwy 138 on the west slope of Mt. Thielsen, 842 acres, 77% contained): Crews will continue to extinguish hot spots and ensure firelines continue to effectively prevent further spread.

Loafer Fire (44 acres, 56% contained)

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Expect low level clouds around the fire area, especially the Pine Bench fire today. It will be cloudy with cooler temperatures and increased humidity that should result in moderating fire behavior. Chances for rain will increase throughout the day Thursday, but looks like best chances for significant rains will be Thursday night.

SMOKE OUTLOOK:

For the most up to date information, please visit fire.airnow.gov/

EVACUATIONS:

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has lifted evacuation orders for all areas except for east of the Pine Bench Fire, which remains at a Level 1: BE SET for a single residence east of the Potter Fire. For an interactive map of evacuations, visit the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office website: www.dcso.com/evacuations

FOREST CLOSURE:

The Forest has reduced the temporary closure order, allowing increased access to specific roads, trails, and campgrounds that are listed as exemptions in Forest Order 06-15-24-06. For more information visit the Umpqua National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices/?aid=88996

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has issued a closure for the area north and west of Crater Lake National Forest along Highway 230 south to the intersection with Highway 62. See the Closure Order and map at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices.

PARK CLOSURE:

The North Entrance Road is closed from North Junction to the park boundary at the junction with Highway 138. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of fire crews and the public. The date for reopening is not known at this time. All other park roads will remain open, except for construction closures on East Rim Drive. Crater Lake National Park remains open and is accessible from Highway 62 on the western and southern routes.

Crater Lake National Park has several closures in effect, closure orders and maps can be found at: 

https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-north-entrance-road-continues.htm

REMINDER: The PCT to the east of North Entrance Road and Lightning Springs Trail has been reopened. Between the Lightning Springs and Rim Trail Intersections, Bald Crater Loop, Bert Creek and Boundary Springs Trails are closed until further notice due to potentially hazardous conditions created by the Middle Fork Fire. Hikers and bikers may not use the North Entrance Road to enter or leave Crater Lake National Park.

Ruby Fire Update

August 22, 2024

Incident Commander- Shawn Turner

Ruby Fire Quick Facts

Size: 921 acres                                 Location: North Cascades National Park, Ruby Mountain, Diablo, Washington

Containment: 0%                           Cause: Lightning/Natural

Start Date: August 9, 2024          Total Personnel: 71

Fire Information:

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-ruby-fire Email: 2024.Ruby@firenet.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ruby-Fire/61563760546137

  Phone: 1-360-208-8096

Current Status:  Command of the Ruby Fire was transferred to Incident Commander Shawn Turner at 6 a.m. today. Fire updates will be every other day due to fire behavior. 

Planned Actions: Firefighters will continue to protect critical infrastructure, park campgrounds, trails, backcountry camps, and other resources in preparation for possible fire growth. The Ruby Fire is a full suppression fire, and firefighters are utilizing strategies and tactics that provide the highest likelihood for success, while mitigating risks to firefighters and the public. Main objectives are protecting human life, minimizing damage to values at risk, and limiting wildfire spread to the north and west.

Weather: Thursday, cloudy becoming partially cloudy in the afternoon with a 10% chance for rain showers and thunderstorms. High near 79. Southerly winds 4 to 7 mph gusting to 10 mph. Thursday night, cloudy with a 25% chance for rain showers and thunderstorms. Lows near 58. There is a risk of thunderstorms in the fire area for the rest of the week.

Closures: There are multiple closures in place for public safety. Colonial Creek South Campground and boat launch, Thunder Arm south of Diablo Lake, and State Route 20 east of the park from MP 148 and MP 157, are closed. For a full list of closures visit https://go.nps.gov/fireclosures.

Burning Restrictions: Campfires, the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex: North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. 

Drone Restrictions: Drones can seriously impact the safety of firefighting efforts, and operating drones within North Cascades National Park is prohibited, except with prior written approval from the superintendent. 

Cooperating Agencies & Tribes: National Park Service, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Seattle City Light, Whatcom County, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Dept. of Transportation. 

Smoke: U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program - Overall air quality will be GOOD today in upper Skagit Valley. https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/f79a6d6d, https://www.airnow.gov/

If you would like to sign up for our daily updates, please send an email to: 2024.Ruby@firenet.gov

CURRENT SITUATION: The Coffee Pot Fire continues to gradually spread and advance in all directions. During the last few days, low to moderate fire behavior has allowed fire crews and bulldozers to make significant progress in constructing indirect control lines along the west and south flanks. Water-dropping planes and helicopters have supported these efforts by reducing the fire's intensity, particularly on the western flank. Fire activity is expected to slow leading into the weekend as temperatures cool and humidity increases. Any new fire growth will likely be limited to areas with easily combustible vegetation such as dead branches, leaves, and needles.

Today, firefighters will continue working along Salt Creek Road clearing brush to strengthen the indirect control lines on the west and south flank. Additionally, crews will focus on protecting the giant sequoia groves adjacent to Case Mountain by removing vegetation to reduce fire intensity. Six hotshot crews are working alongside other crews to secure ridges and roads that have been identified as control features. In the coming days, firefighters will concentrate on clearing vegetation along Cinnamon Gap and Mineral King Roads. 

WEATHER: Today’s temperatures should be much cooler than yesterday. This trend will continue later this week as an unseasonably cool system approaches bringing higher humidity and overnight recovery. Warmer temperatures and lower humidity will likely return early next week.

SMOKE IMPACTS: Air quality will likely become increasingly worse near Three Rivers, CA, as we approach the weekend. A cold front will bring in clouds that will help trap smoke closer to the surface. Everyone should take precautions to reduce outdoor activities, especially those sensitive to smoke. For more information on current wildfire smoke impacts in your community, please visit AirNow.gov or fire.airnow.gov.

HIGHWAY AND ROAD IMPACTS: Highway 198, Mineral King Road, and Generals Highway in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are open. Due to heavy equipment and personnel working on Mineral King Road expect 30-minute delays, so please plan accordingly. Visitors should exercise caution, stay alert, and drive slowly.

BLM AND PARK CLOSURES: The portion of South Fork Drive in Sequoia National Park and trails accessed from the road, including the Lady Bug and Garfield Grove Trails, are closed until further notice. You can view all Park closure information online at nps.gov/seki. The Bureau of Land Management has also issued a closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area at blm.gov/press-release.

EVACUATION WARNING: An Evacuation WARNING has been issued for TLC Zones TLC-E128-B and TLC-E094-B, area north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt Creek Fire Control Road), South of Mineral King Road, and West of the National Park Boundary. An evacuation WARNING means you should prepare to evacuate the area should the fire approach your home or if ordered to do so. Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire. If there is an emergency, please dial 911. tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies.

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

Headlines: 

• California Team 11 Fogle will be arriving to the Boise Fire later today, and will be shadowing with California Team 10 Friday and Saturday. They will take command of the fire on Sunday, August 26, at 7 a.m.  
• Traffic control is 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.  
• 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 the Boise Fire for residents near the fire area in Humboldt County. For the most current evacuation information please visit the Boise Fire linktree  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: Firefighters patrolled the areas closest to structures overnight, as well as the Black Mountain Road area, where the fire has come down to the road. They are watching carefully for any still-smoldering material which can roll off the steep slope and ignite the unburned area across the road.  

Firefighters completed the northern-most indirect line yesterday, leaving it prepared and plumbed should fire reach it. They have now hiked off the ridgeline and come back to camp, just in time for inclement weather.  

The fire’s spread on the eastern side yesterday was well within indirect containment lines in the China Creek drainage. Crews estimate that they have another day of work on that line before it is completed, and they will continue that today as weather allows.  

Weather and Fire Behavior: A low-pressure system is moving into the area today with light rain anticipated by nightfall. A stronger system is expected, with an 80% chance of wetting rain arriving on Saturday. Sunday will remain unsettled, with hot, dry temperatures returning to the area on Monday.  

Containment increases, ODF Team 1 prepares for transition

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Firefighters on the Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire continue to focus on mopping up adjacent to the perimeter, increasing containment of the fire. Today, containment has reached 81% as resources continue to push into the interior, grubbing out hot spots and cooling the heat with water. Fire can be difficult to locate, burning roots deep underground. Crews use infrared cameras to help locate these hot spots.

Many areas of the fire are near the 300-foot mop up objective, and firefighters are working to return fire hose and equipment to the fire cache while patrolling the fireline for visible smoke and fire. Resources that are no longer needed on the fire are being released to return home or reassigned to another incident. 

Complex Incident Management Team Ordered to Suppress the Fish Creek Fire

Jackson, Wyo., August 22, 2024 – The Fish Creek Fire was discovered on Friday, August 16, in a remote area of the North Fork Fish Creek drainage, approximately 7 miles southwest of Togwotee Pass. The lightning-caused fire is currently 7,798-acres in size burning in heavy timber, litter, understory and standing dead trees.

On August 21, A Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) was ordered for the Fish Creek Fire.   A CIMT is mobilized during complex emergency incidents to provide a command-and-control infrastructure in order to manage the operational, logistical, informational, planning, fiscal, community, political, and safety issues associated with complex incidents.

Fire managers are expecting significant growth again on the Fish Creek Fire this afternoon with increased winds and warmer temperatures. The fires increased growth continues to produce heavy, dense smoke creating limited visibility on US HWY 26/287. Please drive slowly and cautiously in the area with your headlights on.

Fire management is working close with Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Fremont County Emergency Management and additional Incident Management coordinators to provide safe transportation for motorists. Drivers are encouraged to visit www.wyoroad.info prior to traveling on US HWY 26/287 for road updates.

Fremont Emergency Management has issued a Level 2 Evacuation Notice for the following areas: US Highway 26/287 in the area of Mile Post 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 and the Brooks, Pinnacle and Breccia Drive areas.  This also includes the following roads, houses, dwellings, campgrounds, and trailheads.

• Brooks Lake Road to include Brooks Lake Lodge
• West Pinnacle Dr.; all homes and/or dwellings
• East Pinnacle Dr.; all homes and/or dwellings
• Pinnacle Lane; all homes and/or dwellings
• Breccia Drive; all homes and/or dwellings

A Level 2 Evacuation means “Be Set” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. See the alert notice on the Fremont County Fire Protection District Facebook page. 

The Fish Creek Area, Roads, and Trails Closure Order (map) has been established for public and firefighter safety. See full details at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/btnf/alerts-notices.

For more information on the Fish Creek Fire, please visit InciWeb page at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wybtf-fish-creek-fire.

For other news, events and information about the Bridger-Teton National Forest, call 307-739-5500, visit the Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf and follow the Bridger-Teton on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @BridgerTetonNF.

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Park Fire Morning Update for August 22 is posted on the Park Fire Status Update Page

Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)

Information Brief

PREPARING FOR RAIN AFTER CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events-be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at these National Weather Service websites: https://www.weather.gov/lox/, and https://www.weather.gov/sto/.

POST-FIRE WATERSHED CONDITIONS—KEY MESSAGES

While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires cause damage that requires special efforts to prevent problems afterwards.

Summer monsoon thunderstorms and winter rain events in California mountain areas can result in high water runoff and flooding.

Wildfire increases the potential for flooding, post-fire soil erosion and debris flows that could impact campgrounds, fishing areas, homes, structures, roads, and other infrastructure within, adjacent to, and downstream from the burned areas.

Post-fire, watershed conditions will naturally receive and transport water and sediment differently than during pre-fire conditions.

The public and communities adjacent to and downstream from the wildfire areas should expect increased flooding and debris transport during less than average rain events.

SAFETY CONCERNS CONTINUE AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT

The potential for increased water runoff and debris flows are not just a one-year concern.

We recognize the threat potential of flash floods and debris flows may exist for the next several years, depending on the intensity of these storms.

For life and safety concerns, burned area public land closures are sometimes implemented prior to forecast rain events until the burned area fully recovers.

Residents and visitors should remain alert to weather events and plan ahead when travelling along roads within and downstream from the burned areas.

ASSESSING BURNED WATERSHEDS RESPONSE

Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams work with each of the national forests, to assess the condition of the watersheds on National Forest System (NFS) lands burned by wildfires.

BAER assessment teams identify potential emergency threats to BAER critical values that may be considered at-risk on federal lands such as:

• Human life and safety.
• NFS property, such as buildings, water systems and infrastructure, utility systems, road and trail prisms.
• Critical natural resources such as water, soil productivity and hydrologic function, areas where invasive species or noxious weeds may impact native or naturalized communities and may include critical habitat or suitable occupied habitat for federally listed threatened or endangered species.
• Critical cultural and heritage resources such as pre-historic and historic properties and sites.

BAER assessment teams recommend emergency stabilization response actions that are implemented on federal land to reduce potential post-fire threats.

PREPARING FOR POTENTIAL FLOODING AND DEBRIS-FLOWS FROM WILDFIRE BURNED AREAS

For values and resources potentially impacted off federal lands, one of the most effective BAER strategies is interagency coordination with local cooperators who assist affected businesses, homes, and landowners with preparing for rain events.

While multi-agency efforts are being taken to reduce the risks to life and safety adjacent to and downstream from the burned areas, nearby residents should develop individual plans to protect themselves and their property.

The USDA Forest Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) work together and coordinate with other federal, state and local agencies, and counties that assist private landowners in preparing for increased water run-off and potential flooding impacts.

NRCS and local sponsors prepare damage survey reports for eligible sites on private lands adjacent to and downstream from affected areas.  NRCS uses these reports, along with the Forest Service BAER team’s assessment report, to develop emergency measures to reduce the impacts from potential increased water and debris flows, and assist local sponsors to implement recommended emergency measures through its Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program: (NRCS_EWPP_Fact Sheet-2021.pdf (usda.gov)).

All EWP Program–Recovery projects begin with a local sponsor or legal subdivision of state or tribal government. Eligible sponsors include cities, counties, towns, conservation districts, or any federally recognized Native American tribe or tribal organization. Interested public and private landowners can apply for EWP Program–Recovery assistance through one of those sponsors. For more information on NRCS Disaster Assistance Programs: Emergency Watershed Protection | Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov).

The following links provide information and references for state and local county offices of emergency management promote preparedness through its emergency services programs to assist the public to prepare for, respond appropriately to, and quickly recover from natural emergencies that may impact county residents and visitors:

Flood After Fire--California Toolkit

After the Fire—California Resources

California Current Road Conditions

Cal-Fire—Fire and Resource Assistance

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

California Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT)

Homes or businesses that could be impacted by flooding from federal land that resulted from wildfires may be eligible for flood insurance coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  Information about NFIP is available through FEMA at www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program, or FEMA Wildfire Increases Flood Risk. Other flood preparedness information is available at www.ready.gov/floods and www.floodsmart.gov/.

LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND WEBSITES

NRCS California

NRCS Wildfire Disaster Recovery

NRCS Post-Fire Disaster Assistance

NRCS EWP Recovery Assistance

FEMA Wildfire Increases Flood Risk

FEMA Flood After Fire—Fact Sheet

Recovering from Wildfire-Damage Assessments

After the Wildfire Tool Kit

Flood Safety Emergency Preparedness

Be Ready & Prepare for Emergencies

NWS Weather Information—Los Angeles CA

NWS-Los Angeles Facebook

NWS Weather Information—Sacramento CA

NWS-Sacramento Facebook

NWS Post-Wildfire Flash Flood-Debris Flow Guide

NWS-Flood Safety

NWS Burn Scar Flash Flood & Debris Flow Risks

After the Flames Resources

Red Cross Emergency Preparedness

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The West Mountain Complex includes five fires- Boulder, Snag, Wolf Creek, Dollar, and Goat Fires. Read our daily update for more information. Scroll to the bottom of the page for PDF versions of the daily update, the daily map, and the daily smoke report.

QUICK FACTS
Fire  |  Location  |  Size  |  Containment  |  Start Date
Boulder  |  9 miles SW of Cascade  |  2,305 acres  |  44%  |  7/24/2024
Wolf Creek  |  5 miles W of Donnelly  |  1,154 acres  |  95%  |  7/24/2024
Snag  |  11 miles E of Cascade  |  23,100 acres  |  3%  |  8/5/2024
Dollar  |  18 miles NE of Cascade  |  2,449 acres  |  0%   |  8/5/2024
Goat  |  11 miles SE of Cascade  |  1,718 acres  |  0%   |  8/5/2024

Cause: Lightning (All Fires)
Total Incident Personnel: 1,094

Soldiers of the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, continue to support firefighting crews. The Army firefighting crews are working to help reduce available burnable vegetation by preparing the firelines for chipping and mulching. They continue to help wildland fire crews secure, hold, maintain and mop-up firelines.  

Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior: 

Yesterday, fire activity was influenced by partly cloudy skies, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s, relative humidities between 20-25% and southwest winds from four to 24 miles per hour. The most active areas of the fires included sites with slopes in alignment with southwest winds, and on the southern portion of the Snag Fire. Today, a Red Flag Warning is in effect due to unstable weather conditions, including low relative humidity, and gusty winds from south southwest.  

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

The Boulder Fire picked up in activity yesterday with at least two new spots outside the secured perimeter. Fire personnel immediately began direct suppression tactics utilizing aerial resources. Fire activity on the northern perimeter remains the most active. With the predicted weather changes, fire activity is anticipated to remain active throughout today. Crews will work to continue to hold containment lines and monitor fire activity during the predicted wind shift. 

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

Fire activity on the northern edge of the Dollar Fire increased yesterday. Fire personnel continue indirect suppression efforts on the southern edge of the fire and are looking for future opportunities for firing operations. Throughout the day today, firefighters will install hoselays to provide water for suppression operations. This will help prevent the fire from progressing to the south and west. Water can help cool and reduce flame intensity in areas with active fire. 

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

Plumes of smoke were visible from the firing operations along the Warm Lake Road yesterday as the weather conditions permitted firing operations to strengthen the containment lines. Large smoke columns were also visible along the southern perimeter of the fire near the 406 Road. Firefighters continue to address a previous spot fire from several days ago on the north side of the Warm Lake Highway with direct suppression tactics. Contingency lines along the remainder of the Warm Lake Highway are successfully holding firing operations and activity away from the road. Today, crews will continue to monitor the edge of the fire in all directions for spots to help strengthen, hold and secure the control lines. 

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with Great Basin Incident Management Team 2, have established one-way escorts for residents and contractors through the Snag Fire affected areas. This escort will be provided for reasons of necessity and not for recreation purposes. For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/mtartvas

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

Firefighters assigned to the Wolf Creek continued to patrol and monitor the fire for any new hot spots along the north and northwest side yesterday. They completed more rehabilitation work to improve the dozer and handlines which were used to contain the edge of the fire. Rehabilitation work will continue again today.

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

Yesterday, fire crews continued to monitor the progression of active fire on the western side near the Clear Creek Rd and drainage area and the east side towards the previously burned East Fire area. Fire activity is expected to slow down as the fire makes its way into another previously burned landscape to the south. Today, crews will continue to use chippers and masticators to remove burnable vegetation that could threaten the control line if not mitigated.                                   

Other 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 the Snag Fire. The Warm Lake Highway is closed at the Horsethief Road intersection east toward Warm Lake and from the Johnson Creek Road intersection west toward Warm Lake. Scott Valley residents will be allowed access. 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 has modified or expanded their wildfire closures 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.

Wolf Creek Fire Closures: On the Payette National Forest, a closure including popular National Forest System roads around the Wolf Creek fire such as: sections of NFS #1763 (West Mountain Jeep Trail), #835, #206, #326. On the Boise National Forest, Forest Road #435 (Anderson Lake Road) was closed on August 1. 

Boulder Fire Closures: The Boise National Forest has issued a closure order #0402-04-98 for National Forest System (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/

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/