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Middle Fork Complex Daily Update Oct. 6th, 2024 10-06-2024
Goat Fire, Middle Fork Complex Fire: Bulldog and Nellie, Snag Fire
Publication Type: News - 10/06/2024 - 09:33
Middle Fork Complex: 61,490 acres, 90% completion, 227 Personnel
Snag Fire: 33,435 acres, 90% completion, 71 Personnel
Goat Fire: 31,345 acres, 41% completion, 103 personnel
The weather event on Friday pushed the northeast end of the Goat Fire approximately four miles to the Yellow Jacket Trail area. Firefighters were able to get into the area yesterday and worked to protect structures and bridges northeast of there. They were also able to directly engage some of the hot spots and are working to establish a contingency line further north toward the Warm Lake area in case the fire moves again.
The northeast most end of the Goat Fire is now in the middle of an old burn scar and fire activity was greatly reduced. Crews will remain in the area watching for activity late into the night and for the next few nights. The southern end of the Goat Fire in the Silver Creek area was also fairly active during the weather event.
The Middle Fork Complex and the Snag Fire areas did not see a significant increase in fire behavior during the weather event. Fire activity in all three fire areas may continue to be active as the extended hot weather continues to dry out fuels.
The next four days are forecast to be unseasonably warm and dry. Temperatures are expected to be mid-60s to 70 and humidity in the upper teens. Southwest winds will mainly be at the ridgelines with some terrain driven gusting. No significant fire growth is expected at this time, but crews will remain vigilant and continue to work on suppression and containment efforts.
Suppression repair work on the west side of the Middle Fork Complex and Snag Fire is mostly complete and crews working there expect to be done this week.
Please check the Valley County Idaho Facebook page for any updates on evacuation readiness level changes. Residents are encouraged to sign up for Code Red Emergency Alerts to stay informed. For any questions or updates on evacuation readiness, please contact the Valley County Dispatch Center at 208-382-5160. Currently, Warm Lake Road remains open for travel without restrictions.
Forest area and road closures remain in effect. Visit the Middle Fork Complex Fire Facebook page for a detailed description of where those closures are.
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