Boise NF Fire Update 8-25-07
Incident: Cascade Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 8/25/2007
News
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Boise National Forest
1249 S. Vinnell Way
Suite 200
Boise, Idaho 83709
208-373-4100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boise NF Fire Info Center: 208-384-3266
Saturday morning, August 25, 2007 Websites: www.fs.fed.us/idahofires
www.inciweb.org
What's Open, What's Closed
Boise, ID - Since the majority of fires on the Boise National Forest began in early July, forest and fire managers along with law enforcement officials have wrestled with balancing safety and access issues. Managers realize the need to provide for public and firefighter safety while allowing the public to enjoy their national forests. Due to the constantly changing nature of wildland fires, many Boise National Forest roads, trails and surrounding areas have been closed and reopened over the past several weeks. The following is a summary of what currently remains closed and what has reopened on the Forest:
Reopened
- Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek primary residents only are allowed to return to their homes via Warm Lake Road. These residents remain under a Level 2 Evacuation Order, which cautions that evacuations may again be required.
- Deadwood Reservoir and Bear Valley are open.
- The area south of Highway 21 in the vicinity of Tenmile Ridge is open, with the exceptions listed below.
Closed
- The Tenmile Ridge closures include: FS Road 312 (Graham Road) from the junction with FS Road 598 (Jackson Peak Lookout Road), and Trails 157, 171 & 467.
- The Lick Creek Road remains closed due to unsafe conditions.
- Evacuations are still in place for the Paradise Valley and Warm Lake areas. For evacuation information, contact the Valley County Sheriff at 208-382-7150.
- A large area closure remains around Warm Lake and Johnson Creek Road.
For a complete listing of what's open and what's closed, please go to www.fs.fed.us/idahofires.
Cascade Complex Total: 211,353 acres, 23% contained
Monumental Fire - 164,083 acres, Riordan Fire - 47,270 acres
Warmer temperatures and lower humidity led to increased fire activity yesterday. Firefighters today are preparing for a predicted increase in winds this afternoon. The fires are spreading slowly to the north and northwest.
Resources: 721 personnel, 19 crews, 9 aircraft, 53 engines.
Contact: Cascade Complex Fire Info: 208-382-3202
