·       91 acres

·       60 percent contained

·       Number of personnel: 182

·       Location: 3 miles southwest of Coulter Summit within the Idaho City Ranger District

·       Start: July 27

·       Cause: under investigation

·       Resources include: 4 engines, 5 helicopters, with additional air support form Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), large air tankers and               water scoopers as needed.

Hand crews and engines have started mopping up, and are continuing the removal of hazard trees reducing the amount of aircraft needed for the fire. Fire activity has lessened as crews have got hand line around most of the fire; we are seeing interior creeping with pockets of un-burned fuel flaring up from time to time. Crews have been successful at keeping the growth of the fire minimal as they continue with direct attack strategies where opportunities allow.  

Fire officials are asking everyone to avoid National Forest System roads 399, 319, 380 and 379 on the Idaho City Ranger District in the vicinity of the Golden Fire. Officials are concerned with this year’s above average recreation use. Vehicles, particularly ATV/UTVs and motorcycles will be competing with fire traffic in this location. These road systems are very popular among recreationists because they are easily accessible and create a loop for riders to enjoy the forest.  However, due to the proximity of the fire and potential threat to public health and safety, road guards and Fire Prevention patrols will be present, deterring traffic away from the Golden Fire.

There are no immediate threats to structures and there are currently no closures in effect.

Weather conditions remain hot and dry into the weekend with temperatures well above normal. Forest Fire Prevention patrols are routinely finding multiple abandoned campfires. PLEASE, put your campfire completely out and cool to the touch!

Visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715299338383 for photos of the Golden Fire. For more information and maps visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6898/

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·       109 acres

·       Number of personnel: 134

·       Location: 3 miles southwest of Coulter Summit within the Idaho City Ranger District

·       Start: July 27

·       Cause: Lightning

Fire officials are asking everyone to avoid National Forest System roads 399, 319, 380 and 379 on the Idaho City Ranger District in the vicinity of the Golden Fire. Officials are concerned with this year’s above average recreation use. Vehicles, particularly ATV/UTVs and motorcycles will be competing with fire traffic in this location. These road systems are very popular among recreationists because they are easily accessible and create a loop for riders to enjoy the forest.  However, due to the proximity of the fire and potential threat to public health and safety, road guards and Fire Prevention patrols will be present, deterring traffic away from the Golden Fire.

Fire activity has been moderate with isolated torching producing short range spotting. Crews have been successful at keeping the growth of the fire minimal as they continue with direct attack strategies where opportunities allow.

Resources include: 2 engines, 5 helicopters, with additional air support form Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), large air tankers and water scoopers as needed.

Widespread hot and dry conditions are expected to remain into the weekend with temperatures well above normal. Isolated thunderstorms are predicted tonight which may bring gusty winds in the evening. There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation.

There are no immediate threats to structures and there are currently no closures in effect.

Visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715299338383 for photos of the Golden Fire. For more information and maps visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6898/

·       83 acres

·       Location: 3 miles southwest of Coulter Summit within the Idaho City Ranger District

·       Start: July 27

·       Cause: lightning

·       Number of personnel: 122

Fire activity has been moderate with Isolated torching producing short range spotting. As such, crews have been successful at keeping the growth of the fire minimal as they continue with direct attack strategies where opportunities allow.

Multiple aircraft are being used including: Air Attack, 5 helicopters, Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), large air tankers and water scoopers, which are dropping water and retardant to slow the fire’s spread allowing crews to safely fight the fire directly.

Additionally, firefighters are putting in progressive hose lays and direct hand line, to contain spot fires and east and west along the south fork of the Smith Creek drainage, which is primarily the main fire’s edge. To the north and south, crews are working to keep the fire west of National Forest System road 319F.

The Golden Fire is consuming patches of dead and down sub-alpine fir.

There are no immediate threats to structures and there are currently no closures in effect.

Widespread hot and dry conditions are expected to remain through the end of the week with temperatures about 10 to 15 degrees above normal.  
 
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·       30 acres

·       Location: 3 miles southwest of Coulter Summit

·       Start: July 27

·       Cause: Under investigation

The Golden Fire is consuming patches of dead and down sub-alpine fir. The fire burning in a steep draw with a lot of down timber making firefighter access challenging. Crews are working spot fires to slow fire spread.

There are no immediate threats to structures and there are currently no closures in effect.

A red flag warning in effect until midnight for increased winds and possible thunderstorms with light precipitation.  Very hot conditions are expected midweek and gusty winds are expected later in the week.

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BOISE - Fire crews including aircraft are responding to two new wildfires reported on the Lowman and Idaho City Ranger Districts of the Boise National Forest.

The lightning caused Warm Fire is about 15 acres and located approximately 3 miles southwest of the Bull Trout Lake area. As a precaution, campers are being evacuated from the Bull Trout Campground and east toward Idaho State Highway 21. If the fire moves to the East this evening, the road into Bull Trout Campground (National Forest System road 520) may be closed to public traffic from Highway 21 to Bull Trout tomorrow.

The Golden Fire is approximately 10 acres and located 5 miles east of Pioneerville. Crews, including Hot Shots and air attack are responding. The cause of the Golden Fire is under investigation.

Crews are working hot spots along the perimeter of the fires to reach full containment. Both the Warm and Golden Fires are expected to be fully staffed this evening.

There are no immediate threats to structures and there are currently no closures in effect. With predicted hot and dry weather expected, fire crews will continue to work hard to contain the fires over the next few days.

Forest officials ask the public to be extremely careful with all flammable materials and to put their campfires completely out, stirring the coals and ashes with water. With temperatures increasing and humidity decreasing, fuels are drying out quickly and the potential for wildfire ignitions rises daily.  

Quick Fire Facts

• Fire Location- 10 miles southwest of Caliente, NV. Located west of Rainbow Canyon Road
• Approximate Acreage- 13,008
• Containment- 100%
• Start Date- July 29, 2020
• Cause- Human- Under Investigation
• Total Personnel-269
• Jurisdiction- Ely District, Bureau Of Land Management   

 Quick Fire Facts

• Fire Location- 10 miles southwest of Caliente, NV. Located west of Rainbow Canyon Road 
• Approximate Acreage- 13,008
• Containment - 95%
• Start Date- July 29, 2020
• Cause- Human- Under Investigation
• Total Personnel- 339
• Jurisdiction- Ely District, Bureau Of Land Management 

BISHOP FIRE UPDATE
August 6, 2020

  
Quick Fire Facts

• Fire Location - 10 miles southwest of Caliente, Nv. Located west of Rainbow Canyon Road
• Approximate Acreage - 13, 008
• Containment - 90%
• Start Date - July 29, 2020
• Cause - human - under investigation
• Total Personnel - 305
• Jurisdiction - Ely District, Bureau of Land Management  

Quick Fire Facts:

• Fire Location 10 miles southwest of Caliente, NV, located west of Rainbow Canyon Road
• Approximate Acreage 13,008 (no change from day before)
• Containment 80%
• Start Date July 29, 2020
• Cause Human – Under Investigation
• Commander Jeff Knudson, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7
• Jurisdiction Ely District, Bureau of Land Management

Total Personnel 403

Summary: It was a quiet day on the fire with minimal activity despite high winds sweeping through the area yesterday afternoon. Aerial resources focused on logistical support, hauling in food and water to firefighters camping out on the incident. Dozers completed suppression repair identified by resource advisors on the western perimeter to limit future erosion issues. Despite the rough terrain, crews were able to construct a significant amount of handline along the north perimeter. Following yesterday’s efforts, fire officials moved the containment percentage to 80%.

Late in the afternoon the Comet Fire was reported near Pioche, Nevada. A task force of engines (a contingency that includes five heavy engines and 25 firefighters) and a 22-person handcrew from Utah County were dispatched from the Bishop Fire to assist with firefighting efforts. Aviation resources also assisted with initial attack, sending over several helicopters. An infrared flight estimates that fire to be just over 700 acres as of the morning of Aug. 5.

Today: The infrared flight shows hot spots remaining along the ridge lines in the juniper to the north. Hotshot crews will focus building line in that area while other handcrews will bolster existing containment lines to ensure any remaining heat will stay within the current fire perimeter. Once fire officials enhance the northern containment lines, and are confident the fire can withstand the predicted strong winds, resources on the Bishop Fire such as type 1 handcrews will be made available to assist with other fires across the nation.

Safety: Travelers on Highway 317 through Rainbow Canyon should use caution as firefighters and heavy equipment will be entering and exiting the roadway. Drive slowly.

Weather: Very warm and dry conditions continue with highs in the lower 80’s and humidity in the single digits. A low-pressure trough is expected to move through California Wed. and Thurs. bringing increased winds from the south around 35 mph. Low humidity will continue. No precipitation is expected in the near future. A red flag warning is in place for today and tomorrow. Red Flag warnings indicate that weather in the area makes fuels very susceptible to large wildfire growth.

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