Incident Update Boise Fire
- Date:
- 08/31/2024
- Time:
- 9:19 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Boise Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-08-09
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- South of Orleans
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Humboldt
- Administration Unit
- Six Rivers National Forest
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 12,911
- Containment
- 65%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
California Team 11 (Fogle) has taken command of the Boise Fire as of 7 a.m. Sunday.
The Boise Fire received 1 ¼ – 1 ½ inches of rain. Today, crews worked on regaining access to the fire area after the rain and assessing needs. Some road system damage was discovered that will need to be repaired in order to reach some areas of the fire.
Firefighters plan to improve indirect line near China Creek and Forks of Salmon. Crews will continue to patrol and mop up direct fire lines on the west and south sides of the fire. Crews are also working on gaining access through China Creek and Nordheimer Trail to the fire’s edge.
For more Information Please Visit: Boise Fire Inciweb
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones. Be prepared to leave!
- HUM-E009-D
- HUM-E009-E
- HUM-E025-A
- HUM-E025-E
- SIS-1704
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 47
- Helicopters
- 11
- Dozers
- 7
- Hand Crews
- 25