Boise NF Fire Update 9-06-07
Incident: Cascade Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 9/6/2007
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
Thursday 10 a.m., September 6, 2007 Websites: www.fs.fed.us/idahofires
www.inciweb.org
Brief Hwy 55 Closure Anticipated
Boise, ID - The Chief Parrish Fire along Highway 55 (south of Banks) is now at 2,790 acres. Highway 55 is currently open between Horseshoe Bend and Banks; however the Idaho Department of Transportation has implemented a pilot car system (one lane only), and travelers can expect a 30-minute delay. Fire managers are planning to conduct a burn-out operation on the north end of the fire today or tomorrow (depending on weather conditions) between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Highway 55 will be closed during that operation. For up-to-date information on the closure, contact the Idaho Department of Transportation recorded line at 888-432-7623 or call "511," or visit 511.idaho.gov on the web. In the recording, choose "Banks" as the starting reference point. The Payette River remains open to floaters between Banks and Horseshoe Bend, though users should be alert for air operations in the area. For more information on the Chief Parrish Fire, contact Linda Steinhaus at 208-861-1568.
Cascade Complex Update Total: 251,892 acres, 30% contained
The Level 3 Mandatory Evacuation for Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek residents remains in effect. Some power poles have burned in the area southwest of Warm Lake, and power is expected to be shut down for several more days from Warm Lake to Yellow Pine.
Thunderstorm activity with heavy rain limited fire behavior yesterday. The combination of cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels is expected to result in low to moderate fire activity again today.
Resources: 543 personnel, 12 crews, 7 aircraft, 30 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: 208-737-3200
