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Middle Fork Complex Fire Update

September 22, 2024

Middle Fork Complex: 61,484 acres, 85% completion, 553 Personnel   

Snag Fire: 33,300 acres, 75% completion, 178Personnel   

Goat Fire: 26,478 acres 32% completion, 89 personnel 

Though fire activity has remained low, an Infrared recon flight last night revealed several remaining heat sources within the perimeter of the fires, posing minimal threat for spread. Firefighters will continue to monitor these areas and be prepared for suppression action if necessary.The predicted weather calls for continued mild temperatures, minimal winds, and moderate humidity. These conditions are conducive to proposed repair actions, and minimal fire activity. Because of the determined work by firefighters, the Containment on all fires has significantly increased. 

Today, suppression repair and rehabilitation activities will continue to be the focus on all fires with additional resources being assigned to carry out these actions. On the Goat Fire, the Mad River Hot Shot crew and other resources continue to construct direct and indirect fireline in the steep and rugged terrain in the area West of East Mountain adjacent the 2017 East Mountain fire scar. Crews will continue to mop-up several hot spots on the northeast corner of the Snag fire near the Warm Lake Highway. Point protection will remain in place for communities and property at risk. 

The public are reminded that heavy fire equipment and support vehicle traffic can be expected along all open roadways. Please use extreme caution while traveling, especially when approaching vehicles, and at intersections. 

Closure Orders: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices  

Hunters are not allowed access to closed areas.  We ask the public to adhere to the closures as they currently exist; in particular, Trail Creek Hot Springs is currently within the closure area for the West Mountain Complex and is closed. 

Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been rescinded for the Boise National Forest. For more information on the restrictions visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.  

Middle Fork Fire Information: 208-992-3045 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)                     

Email: 2024.middleforkcomplex@firenet.gov   
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