Fire Area Access Still Restricted for Public Safet
Incident: Cascade Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 9/12/2007
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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, September 12, 2007 - 10 a.m. Websites:www.fs.fed.us/idahofires
www.inciweb.org
Fire Area Access is Still Restricted for Public Safety
Gray's Creek Fire Update Total: 24,900 acres, 100% contained
The Gray's Creek Fire is now contained. To protect public safety, an area closure remains in effect as interior burning continues. Several roads are still closed and staffed roadblocks are in place. Members of the public are advised they will not be allowed to enter the closure area until the fire perimeter is secured and the closure lifted by the Forest Service.
Chief Parrish Fire Update Total: 3,690 acres, 100% contained
The Chief Parrish Fire (south of Banks) is also fully contained. Normal traffic flow has been restored to Highway 55 between Horseshoe Bend and Banks, with two lanes open and no restrictions. The Porter Road closure has been lifted and is no longer restricted for public use. Those traveling Highway 55 are encouraged to use caution as smoke, rolling debris, and crews may still be in the area. This will be the last report unless changes occur.
Cascade Complex Update Total: 286,205 acres, 30% contained
The Level 3 Mandatory Evacuation for Yellow Pine, Johnson Creek, and Warm Lake residents remains in place and Warm Lake, South Fork, Landmark, and Lick Creek Roads are closed. Burning conditions are allowing firefighters to take a more direct approach in managing fire. Idaho Power has energized power lines into the area, but short-term outages may occur as they respond to ongoing fire related repair needs.
Resources: 912 personnel, 22 crews, 9 aircraft, 43 engines
Contact: Cascade Complex Fire Info: 208-382-3202
For further information on wildland fires in the region, contact the Boise Fire Information Center at 208-384-3266 or visit http://www.inciweb.org/ on the web.
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
