Boise NF Fire Update 8-15-07
Incident: Cascade Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 8/15/2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boise NF Fire Info Center: 208-384-3266
Wednesday Morning - August 15, 2007 Websites: www.fs.fed.us/idahofires
www.inciweb.org
Extremely Dry Forests Accelerate Fires Across Idaho
Boise, ID - Idaho's extremely dry forests are not expected to receive needed rainfall in the near future. High winds, dry lightning and above normal temperatures are adding to the severity of wildfire conditions across the state. Inaccessible and rugged mountain terrain adds to the complexity of fighting these wildfires that have burned over a half-million acres this year. The end of Idaho's wildfire season is predicted to be as late as November. Every person is encouraged to engage in responsible recreation, protecting your safety, the safety of others, and the resources you enjoy. Check current conditions and restrictions before beginning your adventure!
NEW! Printable map of Idaho Hunting Units & Fires online at: http://fs.fed.us/idahofires
Cascade Complex 99,433 acres, 24% contained Fire fighting efforts continue to be hampered by inversions not lifting until late afternoon. Last night the Landmark Complex Sandy Fire burned to the Monumental Fire. Warm Lake Road remains closed to all non-emergency traffic. Power lines between Scott Valley and Yellow Pine are shut down until further notice. For power outage information, contact Idaho Power: 1-800-488-6151. Resources: 1,172 personnel, 35 crews, 6 aircraft, 44 engines. Cascade Complex Fire Info: 801-413-0581 (New # as of 8/14)
Fire Updates: Monumental 65,960, 25% contained; North Fork 33,473 acres, 23% contained.
Landmark Complex 56,882 acres, 23% contained Warm Lake and Lick Creek Roads are open only to fire traffic. Evacuations remain in effect for the Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek areas - for more information, contact the Valley County Sheriff at: 208-382-7150. Last night the Sandy Fire burned to the Monumental Fire, now becoming part of the Cascade Complex. Resources: 584 personnel, 17 crews, 4 aircraft, 18 engines. Landmark Complex Fire Info: 208-633-2807
Fire Updates: Riordan Fire 39,529 acres, 16% contained; Sandy Fire 17,353 acres, 32% contained;
Middlefork Complex 17,416 acres, 95% contained Fire area closures continue to be updated this week, as the complex is expects to reach 100% containment tonight. The Lucky Fire closure area has been lifted, re-opening Forest Roads #600, #605, #662, #670, #678, #678B, #698, and Forest Trails #33, #41, #100, #102, and #660. Fire Updates: Sheep Trail Fire 8,704 acres, 100% contained; Lightning Fire 6,994 acres, 87% contained; Lucky Fire 1,582 acres, 100% contained.
Resources: 417 personnel, 11 crews, 3 aircraft; 12 engines. Middlefork Fire Info: 208-462-2740
Trapper Ridge Wildland Fire Use 18,377 acres
Resources: 30 personnel, 1 aircraft, 1 engine. Managed by the Middlefork Complex.
Other Central Idaho National Forest Fire Information Offices:
Payette NF: 208-634-0447 Nez-Perce NF: 208-983-5143
Salmon-Challis NF: 208-879-4100 Sawtooth NF: 208-737-3200
Latest Fire Info Online: http://www.fs.fed.us/idahofires and http://www.inciweb.org/
