Boise NF Fire Update 9-04-07
Incident: Cascade Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 9/4/2007
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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
Tuesday morning, September 4, 2007 Websites: www.fs.fed.us/idahofires
www.inciweb.org
Another New Fire, Another Red Flag Day
Boise, ID - Another Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Boise National Forest that could once again challenge firefighter efforts. A strong weather system is expected to move across the area today and tonight that will bring abundant lightning and high winds. There is also a chance this system will bring heavy rainfall.
The Valley County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 3 Mandatory Evacuation for Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek residents. The Monumental Fire made a significant push in the Loosum Creek area and burned within one mile of Yellow Pine. Several residents remain in town. Fire personnel remain in the area. Warm Lake Road access is now limited to fire personnel due to the closing of Johnson Creek Road to the north and the Landmark-Stanley Road to the south. Power has been shut off from Warm Lake to Yellow Pine due to fire activity southwest of Warm Lake.
The new Chief Parrish Fire burning on both sides of Highway 55 at milepost 74 is now 1500 acres. The fire began late yesterday afternoon about four miles south of Banks on BLM land, but is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands. A pilot car system is being used by Idaho State Police to assist traffic through the area. However, the fire has caused rolling rocks and falling trees, so travelers are urged to avoid the area. A Type 2 Incident Management team will be assuming command of the fire tomorrow.
Cascade Complex Update Total: 258,135 acres, 30% contained
Monumental Fire - 206,862 acres, Riordan Fire - 51,273 acres
The Monumental Fire has spotted across the Middle Fork Salmon River in the Greyhound Creek area. Fire activity in the Landmark area is burning adjacent to the road near Lunch Creek.
Resources: 668 personnel, 14 crews, 11 aircraft, 34 engines
Contact: Cascade Complex Fire Info: 208-382-3202
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect on the Boise National Forest.
Other Central Idaho National Forest Fire Information Offices:
Payette NF: 208-634-0447 Nez-Perce NF: 208-983-5143
Salmon-Challis NF: 208-756-5145 Sawtooth NF (Castle Rock Fire): 208-726-7811
