Boise NF Fire Update 8-29-07
Incident: Cascade Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 8/29/2007
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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
Wednesday morning, August 29, 2007 Websites: www.fs.fed.us/idahofires
www.inciweb.org
Fire Weather Watch Issued
Boise, ID - A fire weather watch is in effect tomorrow for all of the Boise and Payette National Forests due to lightning and dry fuels. The Incident Meteorologist for the Cascade Complex burning on the Boise National Forest forecasts a continued warming and drying trend today. On Thursday, more moisture and instability will combine to generate some isolated thunderstorms and dry lightning. These elements have the potential to start new fires or increase the size of current fires.
The southeast corner of the Zena Loon Fire burning on the Payette National Forest has been moving toward the Yellow Pine area. Cascade Complex firefighters used heavy helicopters yesterday to attempt to suppress that flank of the Zena Loon Fire.
Cascade Complex Total: 236,282 acres, 26% contained
Monumental Fire 184,509-acres, Riordan Fire - 48,075 acres
The Johnson Creek area continues to have fire on the eastern ridge which is backing slowly to the west. The Monumental Fire is moving to the northeast and may grow together with the Riordan Fire. A burnout to secure the area around the Landmark Guard Station is scheduled for today if conditions permit. A defensive strategy remains in place to protect structures and critical infrastructure. Crews continued to remove hazardous trees that have been damaged by fire along roadways.
Resources: 776 personnel, 19 crews, 9 aircraft, 29 engines
Contact: Cascade Complex Fire Info: 208-382-3202
Only property owners in Yellow Pine, Johnson Creek and Big Creek will be allowed to access their property via Warm Lake Road. Yellow Pine remains under a Level 2 Evacuation Order, but should be prepared for a higher level evacuation at any time.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect on the Boise, Sawtooth and Payette National Forest lands as well as all Boise and Twin Falls District BLM lands
For a complete listing of open recreation areas, please go to www.fs.fed.us/idahofires.
