Boise NF Fire Update 8-13-07
Incident: Cascade Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 8/13/2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boise Fire Info Center: 208-384-3266
Monday Morning - August 13, 2007 Websites: www.fs.fed.us/idahofires
www.inciweb.org
Increased Fire Activity Brings Road Closures and Power Outages
Boise, ID - High winds generated significant fire activity to many fires on Boise National Forest over the weekend, however successful firefighting efforts have improved containment levels.
Cascade Complex 85,500 acres
Large fires in this complex grew a combined 8,000 acres on Saturday and continued growing through Sunday. Infrared mapping completed yesterday evening indicates the total complex has now increased to 85,500 acres. Warm Lake Road and Lick Creek Road are both closed now to all non-emergency traffic due to extreme fire behavior that could compromise public safety. Powerlines located between Scott Valley and Yellow Pine have been shut down until further notice, due to rapid and uncertain fire growth and potential power pole damage. For powerline/outage information, contact Idaho Power: 1-800-488-6151 or Cascade Complex Fire Info: 208-632-2810
Resources: 1,144 personnel, 36 crews, 6 aircraft, 37 engines.
Landmark Complex 47,157 acres, 30% contained
Warm Lake Road, Johnson Creek Road and Lick Creek Road are currently closed to all non-emergency traffic. Powerlines have been shut down from Scott Valley Creek and Yellow Pine. For powerline/outage information, contact Idaho Power: 1-800-488-6151.
Landmark Complex Fire Information: 208-633-2807
Resources: 582 personnel, 16 crews, 4 aircraft, 16 engines.
Fire Updates: Riordan Fire 35,259 acres, 16% contained; Sandy Fire 14,114 acres, 41% contained
Middlefork Complex 17,432 acres, 88% contained Firelines are being rehabbed and water bars are being constructed to prevent erosion. Middlefork Complex Fire Info: 208-462-2740
Wildland Fire Community Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Crouch Community Center.
Fire Updates: Sheep Trail Fire 8,704 acres, 97% contained; Lightning Fire 6,994 acres, 78% contained; Lucky Fire 1,582 acres, 100% contained.
Resources: 592 personnel, 19 crews, 3 aircraft; 12 engines.
Trapper Ridge Wildland Fire Use 18,341 acres
Resources: 29 personnel, 1 aircraft, 1 engine. Managed by the Middlefork Complex.
NOTE: Salmon-Challis National Forest Restrictions, Closures and Fires: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Salmon-Challis NF and Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Information on Salmon-Challis NF fires and the Main Salmon River closure, as well as all area/trail closures and fire restrictions are posted on the forest's website www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc. Boise, Payette, Sawtooth, Nez Perce, and Clearwater National Forests are in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.
Fire Information Websites:
http://www.fs.fed.us/idahofires and www.inciweb.org
