Boise Fire

Boise, Six Rivers NF, USFS. Four miles southeast of Orleans, CA. Timber, brush and closed timber litter. Minimal fire behavior with creeping, smoldering and single tree torching. Structures threatened. Area, road and trail closures in effect.

September 9, 2024 at 7:27 AM

The Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests assumed command of their respective sides of the Boise Fire effective at 7 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024.

Suppression repair operations continue on the western portion of the fire under the advisement of cultural and resource advisors to reduce potential impacts to cultural and natural resources. All suppression repair operations on the eastern side of the fire are complete. Snagging and chipping operations will continue in and around the fire area. The entire fire area will continue to be monitored for growth.

September 6, 2024 at 8:24 AM

Suppression repair has been completed on the eastern edge of the fire under the advisement of forest cultural and resource assets. The associated resources that have completed those tasks have been relocated to the western edge of the fire to continue their efforts. The highway through Forks of Salmon will continue to see little to no fire equipment traffic to maintain public and firefighter safety. Snagging and chipping operations will continue in and around the fire area. The entire fire area will continue to be monitored for growth. Aircraft remains available for water dropping and cargo missions as needed. Firefighter safety remains top priority considering terrain and working conditions. This will be the last operational shift for Incident Management Team 11. Incident transition will take place at 7 pm.

Weather and Fire Behavior: The region will see a slight cooling trend starting today with temperatures in the mid to high 80’s. RH’s will be in the mid 20’s to high 30’s and winds will be light and variable out of the south. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon with possibly light showers. Fuel moistures continue to recover but will support creeping surface fire. No significant spread is expected.

September 5, 2024 at 8:20 AM

Suppression resources continue to make progress on the eastern edge of the fire increasing containment. Crews are cooperating with cultural and resource advisors on suppression repair tactics to return the forest to its natural habitat. The highway through Forks of Salmon will see little to no fire traffic to limit driving exposure in difficult terrain, providing for public and firefighter safety. Snagging operations continue in and around the fire area to provide a safe route of travel for fire resources. Along the western edge of the fire, resources continue to mop up and monitor the fires edge. Hazardous fuels reduction and chipping operations will continue. Aircraft assets remain available for water dropping and cargo missions. Firefighter safety remains top priority considering steep terrain.

Weather and Fire Behavior: The trend of elevated temperatures and decreased RH’s will continue Thursday. Temperatures will be in the high 80’s to low 90’s with RH’s ranging from 15-20%. Winds will be light and variable from the west to north-west at 5-9 mph with gusts to 12 mph. The drying trend will continue to increase fire activity within the fire perimeter but no significant spread is to be expected.

September 4, 2024 at 8:18 AM

Containment continues to be accomplished on the east side of the fire with crews patrolling and moping up the fires edge. The entire fire area is constantly being monitored for potential threats to the line. Snagging operations are continuing on interior road systems, providing safe passage for crews. The western edge of the fire remains in the mop up phase along with chipping and suppression repair operations. Helicopters are being utilized for cargo missions and are available for initial attack. Resource and cultural advisors continue to influence and direct suppression repair tactics when needed.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Expect sunny skies with hot and dry conditions over the fire area today. Winds will be relatively light out of the W/NW at 5-9 mph. Relative humidities will be in the 17 to 21% range. No significant fire growth will be expected. As vegetation continues to dry with the current weather pattern, smoke may be visible from unburnt fuels in the fires interior.

September 3, 2024 at 9:10 AM

The active flank on the Eastern edge of the fire continues to be staffed with crews engaged in suppression efforts. In addition to direct line construction, there is also a strong suppression repair presence in the areas further East from the fires edge near the Forks of Salmon. With the use of resource and cultural assets along with crews and dozers, the plan is to reestablish a natural resemblance of the area. The Western flank is being maintained through mop up and monitoring efforts, with continued suppression repair. Snagging operations continue to improve safe passage for crews traveling in and out of the fire area. Firefighter safety remains to be the top priority considering the steep terrain. Aircraft continues to be available as needed for water dropping missions.         

Weather and Fire Behavior: The weather prediction for Tuesday will return to warmer and drier conditions with highs in the mid to upper 80’s and minimum RH’s in the mid to low 20’s. Winds will remain relatively calm at 5-8 with gusts of 12. This weather pattern has the potential to increase fire activity, but no significant spread is anticipated.

September 2, 2024 at 8:10 AM

Yesterday, crews were successful in securing additional open line on the east side of the fire, resulting in increased containment. Today, crews will continue to repair control lines and secure direct fire lines along the eastern perimeter of the fire. Firefighters are working closely with resource advisors and cultural specialists to identify, assess and implement suppression repair across the fire area. Resources are working to maintain road access within the fire footprint by removing snags as needed. Efforts also focus on improving roadways, as the footprint of the fire overlays old burn scars. Additionally, personnel are continuing to backhaul unnecessary equipment and materials. Fire behavior increased slightly yesterday due to persistent hot and dry conditions coupled with wind, resulting in 1-acre of growth. All fire activity and growth has remained well within containment lines.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Today cooler weather is forecasted, with temperatures dropping by 10 to 15 degrees and minimum relative humidity remaining above 40%. Winds will generally be light and terrain-driven, though exposed ridges may experience winds coming from the west southwest at 6-9 mph. By Tuesday, high pressure will begin to rebuild, bringing a return to hot and dry conditions for the rest of the week.

September 1, 2024 at 8:17 AM

Containment has increased on the north side of the fire. In areas of the fire where containment has been achieved, crews continue to secure and improve existing containment lines. All regions around the fire perimeter are constantly monitored for potential issues. Crews continue to snag interior road systems, making it safe for ingress and egress, and continue chipping operations. On the fire’s east side, firefighters work daily towards more containment in very steep terrain. Helicopters are being utilized for water dropping and cargo missions. Under the supervision of resource and cultural advisors, suppression repair is underway, which includes creating water bars and dozer and hand line repair. The China Creek area control lines are being moped up and validated.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Expect sunny skies with hot and dry weather today. Winds will remain light. Relative humidity today will be around 20%. No significant fire spread is expected under the current conditions. As the vegetation continues to dry out from recent rains, smoke may be visible from unburnt fuels in the fire’s interior. Wind is expected tomorrow at the higher elevations.

August 31, 2024 at 9:05 AM

Containment has increased on the north side of the fire. In areas of the fire where containment has been achieved, crews continue to secure and improve existing containment lines. All regions around the fire perimeter are constantly monitored for potential issues. Crews continue to snag interior road systems, making it safe for ingress and egress, and continue chipping operations. On the fire’s east side, firefighters work daily towards more containment in very steep terrain. Helicopters are being utilized for water dropping and cargo missions. Under the supervision of resource and cultural advisors, suppression repair is underway, which includes creating water bars and dozer and hand line repair. The China Creek area control lines are being moped up and validated.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Expect sunny skies with hot and dry weather today. Winds will remain light. Relative humidity today will be around 20%. No significant fire spread is expected under the current conditions. As the vegetation continues to dry out from recent rains, smoke may be visible from unburnt fuels in the fire’s interior. Wind is expected tomorrow at the higher elevations.

August 30, 2024 at 9:14 AM

Crews continue to mop up and secure existing containment lines along the western edge of the fire. Work continues along the road system within the fire perimeter felling trees and improving the roads. Two spike camps are being utilized near the fire’s edge to decrease firefighters’ travel time. Crews continue to go direct on the fire perimeter on the eastern edge of the fire. Suppression repair continues today with backhauling hose, equipment, and other unnecessary items in areas where they are no longer needed.

Weather and Fire Behavior: A high pressure weather system remains over the region today. Temperatures may be above average for this time of year. As the vegetation continues to dry out from the recent rains, more smoke may be visible from heavier fuels within the fire perimeter. During peak heat hours, upslope 8 mph winds are expected on the southern and western aspects, with gusts at 10-15mph. Under current conditions, additional fire spread is not likely.

August 29, 2024 at 12:54 PM

Fire activity remained minimal throughout the evening, with minor growth occurring within an interior island. Total burned acreage increased to 12,910 acres and containment has increased to 59%. On the west and south sides of the fire, crews continue to mop up, backhaul equipment, grade roads, and remove hazard trees along roadways. Suppression repair with the help of cultural specialists and resource advisors continues on the west side of the fire and within the contingency line on the east side. Crews will be rehabbing control lines, removing plumbing, and improving indirect hand lines and dozer lines.

Fuels continue to dry out after recent rain, keeping fire spread at a minimum. Scattered heat remains in certain areas of the fire, with stump holes and snags left to burn out. Hot, dry conditions continue today and through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. Winds will remain light and terrain-driven, with exposed ridges seeing winds from the west at 10 – 15 mph.

August 27, 2024 at 8:48 AM

Fire activity remained minimal overnight with no growth outside the current fire footprint. Infrared mapping identified a few interior heat sources in the eastern/southern parts of the fire, which crews will monitor. Today, crews will continue with previous work assignments, patrol the containment line on the west and north sides, and backhaul material and equipment. Suppression repair within the area is actively taking place by chipping material that resulted from the fire suppression effort. Along Nordheimer, crews line spiked overnight to ensure safety and have an early morning start of building and improving the direct line from China Creek to 10N23. Crews will be addressing the spot fire on the east side of China Creek. Resources continue to work on completing the indirect handline along the east side of the fire perimeter.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Dry conditions will continue, with temperatures rising slightly above normal. Relative humidity will drop to around 25-30%. During the day, winds will generally be terrain-driven but exposed ridges may experience west winds at 10 mph with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. As conditions continue to dry, fire activity may pick up

August 26, 2024 at 8:44 AM

Operational Update: On the west side of the fire, firefighters continue to mop up, patrol, and chip vegetation along the roadways. Some damaged roads have been repaired to allow crews to access the fire’s edge. Two new spike camps have been created along the east side of the fire to decrease the travel time for crews. Additionally, new heli-spots have been created to facilitate the movement of equipment and personnel. Multiple crews are being inserted into the China Creek area to create handline along the fire’s edge.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Drier and warmer weather is expected to return to the area. With the recent moisture, no significant fire movement is expected. As conditions continue to dry, fire activity may pick up.

August 25, 2024 at 1:34 PM

California Team 11 (Fogle) has taken command of the Boise Fire as of 7 a.m. today. Traffic control remains in place along the Salmon River Road between Butler Flat and Nordheimer Flat for the safety of firefighters and residents. Expect up to 30-minute delays.

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.

Yesterday, the Incident Command Post moved to Etna. Base camps will remain in Aikens Creek and Forks of Salmon to continue to keep firefighters within reasonable travel time and provide coverage to both sides of the fire area.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Drier weather returns to the area and temperatures are forecast to rise. Fuels will begin to dry out, but not significantly enough for fire behavior to increase much. As conditions continue to dry, fire activity is expected to pick up again as the week goes on.

August 24, 2024 at 8:35 AM

California Team 11 (Fogle) has arrived to the Boise Fire and will be shadowing with California Team 10 today. California Team 11 will take command of the fire tomorrow, Sunday, August 26, at 7 a.m.

Traffic control is in place along the Salmon River Road between Butler Flat and Nordheimer Flat for the safety of firefighters and residents. Expect up to 30-minute delays.

Yesterday, fire activity moderated due to rain over the fire area. Crews were held from the fire line yesterday due to weather. Today, roads must be inspected for hazards before crews can safely return to engaging in containment efforts.

Today, crews plan to continue to patrol the west side of the fire and backhaul materials and equipment. On the eastside of the fire, firefighters will continue to prep containment lines.

The Incident Command Post will be moving to Etna today. Base camps will remain in Aikens Creek and Forks of Salmon to continue to keep firefighters within reasonable travel time and provide coverage to both sides of the fire area.

Yesterday, some crews were released from the incident as conditions continue to improve. Significant resources will remain assigned to the Boise Fire as there is still a considerable amount of uncontained fire edge within indirect lines. With warm, dry conditions ahead, fire managers will be monitoring carefully for activity as vegetation is expected to return quickly to critically dry levels.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Wetting rain is expected to continue over the fire area until this afternoon. This system is expected to pass out of the area by the end of the weekend with a return to much more seasonable conditions on Monday.

August 23, 2024 at 8:01 AM

A public meeting will be held at Forks of Salmon Community Club on Saturday, August 24 at 5 p.m.

California Team 11 (Fogle) has arrived to the Boise Fire and will be shadowing with California Team 10 today and tomorrow. California Team 11 will take command of the fire on Sunday, August 26, at 7 a.m.

Traffic control is in place along the Salmon River Road between Butler Flat and Nordheimer Flat for the safety of firefighters and residents. Expect up to 30-minute delays.

Yesterday, fire activity moderated due to cooler weather and cloud cover. Firefighters worked on mopping up and patrolling the north and west edges of the fire. Crews are nearing the completion of constructing indirect line from Nordheimer Flat to Mullins Camp. Line construction along the southern portion of the fire is expected to take one more day of work. Crews continue to prepare and plan for structure protection.

Incoming wetting rain may cause challenges or delays in accessing the fire area, and crews in many areas will be assessing their ability to work today as they go. However, crews will remain assigned to the Boise Fire as there is still a considerable amount of uncontained fire edge within indirect lines. With warm, dry conditions ahead, fire managers will be monitoring carefully for activity as vegetation is expected to return quickly to critically dry levels.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Wetting rain is expected over the fire area today and tomorrow, with notably colder temperatures. This system is expected to pass out of the area by the end of the weekend with a return to much more seasonable conditions on Monday.

August 22, 2024 at 10:06 AM

Firefighters patrolled the areas closest to structures overnight, as well as the Black Mountain Road area, where the fire has come down to the road. They are watching carefully for any still-smoldering material which can roll off the steep slope and ignite the unburned area across the road.  

Firefighters completed the northern-most indirect line yesterday, leaving it prepared and plumbed should fire reach it. They have now hiked off the ridgeline and come back to camp, just in time for inclement weather.  

The fire’s spread on the eastern side yesterday was well within indirect containment lines in the China Creek drainage. Crews estimate that they have another day of work on that line before it is completed, and they will continue that today as weather allows. 

 A low-pressure system is moving into the area today with light rain anticipated by nightfall. A stronger system is expected, with an 80% chance of wetting rain arriving on Saturday. Sunday will remain unsettled, with hot, dry temperatures returning to the area on Monday. 

August 20, 2024 at 8:42 AM

The fire showed an uptick in visible activity yesterday as vegetation continued to dry. While there was little growth outside the current perimeter, islands of unburned vegetation continue to ignite and smolder. Overnight, crews patrolled the fire adjacent to communities and infrastructure and continue to do some minor firing east of the north fork of Red Cap Creek to further strengthen containment in that area.

Today, crews will continue with their previous work assignments, building and improving proposed indirect line along Orleans Mountain Ridge east toward Nordheimer and south from Nordheimer to Mullins Camp through Horn Creek Gap. From Mullins Camp they are working up the Salmon Summit Trail to the northwest corner of the fire.

They also continue to look for contingency lines off the primary indirect line, and to look for opportunities for suppression closer to the Salmon River. They have begun structure assessments and preparation should it be necessary to protect the structures along the Salmon River Road.

TRAFFIC CONTROL started last night on the Salmon River Road between Wooley Creek and Nordheimer Flat and will be in place 24 hours per day. The traffic will leave on the hour every hour westbound, and on the half hour every hour going eastbound.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

One more warm, dry day today is expected to be followed by increasing cooler and moisture conditions through next weekend. Another chance for wetting rain is expected to come into the fire area Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing with it a slight chance of thunderstorms. This will be followed by another stronger system later in the week. Temperatures are expected to increase considerably across the fire area by this time next week.

August 18, 2024 at 8:23 AM

Fire activity remained minimal overnight with relative humidity remaining near 100%. The fire continues to hold well on its west and north sides, and crews will continue to mop up and patrol those lines. A slopover was observed day before yesterday on the south side of the fire in the Trinity Alps Wilderness over the Lubbs Creek Trail north of the North Fork of Red Cap Creek. That slop was determined to be about 20 acres. Crews got in there and started to put in containment line yesterday, and they will continue to improve that and get hose lays onto it today. 

A large contingent of crews and equipment moved into the spike camp at Nordheimer Flat to continue working from there west to tie into the Orleans Mountain Road across the top of the fire. Firefighters also worked north from High Point Ridge to improve and plumb handline up the proposed eastern containment line. They are also looking for opportunities to tie the southeastern edge of the fire into that eastern containment line. Multiple engines have arrived in the last two days, and they will continue assessing structures along the Salmon River corridor today.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Yesterday’s storm is predicted to pass through the area by mid-day today, and fuels are expected to dry quickly. However, temperatures are expected to remain moderate into the work week, and crews will take advantage of these conditions in the next few days to hold existing containment lines and build and prepare indirect lines.

August 17, 2024 at 10:34 PM

The fire was greatly moderated today because of the light rain. Roads in the fire were difficult because of the rain, but crews held existing lines on the west and north, and started to work their way in from Nordheimer Flat west to tie into the Orleans Mountain Road. They are also looking into opportunities to contain the fire on its southern edge where it slopped into the Trinity Alps Wilderness across of Lubbs Trail north of the Middle Fork of Red Cap Creek. Proposed lines on the eastern side of the fire were also worked on today, and assessment continued around structures along the Salmon River Road.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Areas of drizzle and fog early Sunday morning will lift by 0900 to 1000. Then mostly sunny skies expected during the afternoon with westerly winds gusting up to 15 mph on exposed ridges and aligned drainages. Temperatures will remain cool and minimum RH values are only expected to drop to 45 – 50% with strong RH recovery tonight of 75 – 90%. There are no fire weather concerns through at least the first half of this week.

August 17, 2024 at 8:24 AM

Continued mild weather allowed firefighters another good day of work on the line, and they continued tasks from previous days. They continued improving and holding lines around Orleans, Pearch Creek, Short Ranch, and Le Perron, building handline south of the Orleans Mountain Road, and re-opening lines from previous fires to the south and east of the fire as contingencies. Crews are hoping to contain the fire at its active edge on the east side to keep the fire footprint as small as possible. They will continue this work today as weather allows.

Weather and Fire Behavior: A fast-moving system is expected to move over the area today, bringing thunderstorms and accompanying gusty outflow winds. While the fire has not shown much growth in the last several days, this potential for erratic winds could impact fire behavior. The storm could also bring heavy localized rain, and crews are also watching carefully for debris flow and flash flooding. While a lighter rain overnight is expected to follow today’s storm, this weather event is not anticipated to put the fire out, and crews will be prepared to work quickly after it passes to take advantage of wet conditions.

August 16, 2024 at 8:50 AM

Last night’s conducive conditions allowed for another good night of work, with crews focusing again on mopping up and securing the north and west sides of the fire. 

Much focus has shifted to the south and east sides of the fire where crews will continue today to work directly on the active fires northeast edge from the Orleans Mountain south, taking advantage of the lessened fire activity to cut that off. They will also continue work from Nordheimer Flat south along the ridgeline and north from High Point Ridge to hold the eastern edge of the fire. They are also scouting contingency lines today and looking at options for containment between the proposed handline and the Salmon River and road. 

August 15, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Crews had another good day on the fire today, with temperatures and humidity conducive to continuing to gain depth and secure lines protecting the Pearch Creek, Orleans, Red Cap Road, and Le Perron, and Short Ranch infrastructure. Crews in the two new divisions to the north and east started to open lines along the Orleans Mountain Road. Their goal is to construct handline along the Nordheimer trail through Horn Creek gap south to the High Point Ridge to cut off the fires Eastern spread. More resources were moved to the Forks of Salmon area to begin work from that side.

August 15, 2024 at 8:08 AM

Last night was quiet on the fireline and night shift resources were able to continue mopping up and improving lines protecting the structures in Orleans, Pearch Creek, along the Red Cap Road, at Le Perron Flat, and Short Ranch. They are falling snags along the edge and removing vegetation close to the lines to ensure that containment is secure. Today, two divisions have been added to the fire on its east side, and those resources will begin working to reopen lines from the Orleans Mountain Road and working their way onto High Point Ridge via the Nordheimer Trail to determine viable options for containment. While there are few opportunities for containment in those areas, the objective is to keep the fire footprint as small as possible, and crews will take advantage of today’s favorable conditions to continue their good work.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with cool temperatures and increased humidity. Light winds are predicted for the afternoon, especially in east/west aligned drainages and on exposed ridges.

August 14, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Today was a good day for firefighters as higher humidity helped to lessen fire behavior. Crews were able to get good work done along Antenna Ridge, holding the fire there and improving fire lines and getting containment around slopovers from last night’s fire activity. Improved conditions have also allowed them to continue good work building lines along the road systems adjacent to communities and private properties.

Crews also started to move over to the east side of the fire, and are out scouting old containment lines. Dozers and hand crews are starting to re-open those line as they are identified.

August 14, 2024 at 8:02 AM

Critical fire behavior was observed yesterday after the inversion lifted and the fire got into alignment with the Boise Creek drainage. The growth was primarily to the east. Crews had spent the previous days opening and improving lines along Antenna Ridge and those were defended overnight west of Orleans Mountain although significant spotting occurred. Crews were able to get hose lays into the area after activity decreased, and they continued to contain and mop up those spots into the early morning hours. Despite the fire activity, crews were able to continue firing off the Antenna Ridge Road to deepen containment to provide protection for Orleans. Structural assessments will continue today with a large influx of resources coming in to assist. Crews began looking for opportunities to contain the fire on its east side yesterday. This could include locating and re-opening previous fire lines.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

The weather today is anticipated to be similar to yesterday, with cooler temperatures and good overnight moisture recovery. All the elements remain in place for active fire behavior after the inversion lifts in the afternoon. Fuels remain critically dry in the fire area, and the fire has been primarily driven by those heavy, dry fuels and the area topography.

August 14, 2024 at 6:48 AM

Fire activity picked up significantly once the inversion lifted, and some firefighters were pulled back for their safety. Aircraft has been working to cool the edge since the air cleared, and several crews have gone back in to see if it is possible to re-engage.

The fire has established across Boise Creek and was reported to be approximately 2/3 of the way up the slope to Antenna Ridge at 5:00 p.m. Fire managers anticipate that it will make it to the top of the ridge by the end of the burning period today. Lines at the top of the ridge were in place and crews are back in burning off the ridge to try to hold it there. The Orleans Lookout is wrapped. Crews were on a swing shift last night to continue burning along the 10N01 road if conditions were appropriate.

August 13, 2024 at 6:53 AM

A Public Meeting will be held TODAY, August 13, 2024 at the Karuk DNR Building, 39051 Highway 96, Orleans, at 6:00 p.m.

Last night’s firing operations were successful and crews got good depth along Forest Road 10N01 toward the fire’s edge to meet constructed dozerline. This tactic is being deployed to protect the structures at Le Perron Flat should the fire make a run toward the northwest. Crews are working a swing shift from noon to 2:00 a.m. to accomplish this mission, and it is likely to continue tonight if conditions allow.

Priorities today remain the same as yesterday, with crews focusing on constructing and improving lines along the road systems on the west and southwest edges of the fire, to protect Short Ranch and the inholdings around Le Perron Flat, and to look for opportunities to check the fires spread to the east. The current operational objective is to hold the fire west of Antennae Ridge/ Orleans Lookout Road.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Today’s weather is expected to be similar to yesterday, with lower daytime temperatures and good overnight humidity recoveries. A deepening marine layer is anticipated to push into the area over the next few days, accompanied by cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Firefighters will take advantage of these cooler and moister conditions to continue operations on the ground. Aircraft use may be limited by visibility, especially during the morning hours.

August 12, 2024 at 11:15 AM

Crews have been working along roads where possible near Short Ranch and on Le Perron Flat to create containment lines as close to the fires edge as possible to protect the private property in those areas. A structure group is in place to provide structure defense, should it become necessary. Firefighters are looking to open containment lines from the 2020 Red Salmon Fire on the southern side of the Boise Fire and to the east along the Orleans Look out Road/ Antennae Ridge.

Weather and Fire Behavior: The weather today is anticipated to continue to trend slightly cooler, with good humidity recoveries observed overnight, although less of an inversion than predicted. A very slim chance of thunderstorms over northeastern Trinity County is forecasted for today.  The fire is currently aligned with several drainages with very heavy vegetation loading. This could result in active fire behavior.

August 11, 2024 at 8:53 AM

Due to a heavy inversion, the Boise Fire remained in its footprint overnight. Crews made good progress yesterday on the Northwest corner of the fire, tying in some hand and dozer line. Operational priorities for today will be to continue work on the Northwest corner to protect Short Ranch, and to keep the fire out of the inholding on the southern side of the fire near Le Perron Flat. Protecting critical communications infrastructure on the east side of the fire near Orleans Lookout is also a priority today. Because of the steep and inaccessible terrain, numerous hotshot crews have been ordered. Constructed lines from previous fire are being opened to help with containment.

Weather and Fire Behavior: The weather today is predicted to be cooler than yesterday with light winds and highs in the mid- to upper- 70s. A deeper marine layer may persist in the area through Monday, resulting in better nighttime fuel moisture recovery. However, vegetation remains critically dry and firefighters anticipate continued active fire behavior. Normal diurnal winds are expected to remain light.

• The Boise Fire is burning in an area which has not seen fire in at least 80 years.
• Values at risk include private property to the north and west of the fire area, old growth fir stands, threatened and endangered species, areas of cultural importance and heritage sites.
• Evacuations are in place for the Boise Fire for residents near the fire area in Humboldt County. For more the most current evacuation information please visit the Boise Fire linktree  or visit–

Humboldt County: https://humboldtgov.org/356/Office-of-Emergency-Services
Siskiyou County: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices

August 10, 2024 at 10:55 AM

The Boise Fire, located approximately 5 miles southeast of Orleans in the Boise Creek Drainage, is experiencing active fire behavior with rapid rate of spread. The fire is currently 915 acres and 0% contained. Fire behavior includes crowning, uphill runs, and long-range spotting.

Multiple structures are threatened. Several ground and aerial resources are on scene utilizing an aggressive, direct and full suppression strategy.

A Complex Incident Management Team was ordered. California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 will in-brief at 6pm today, August 10.

Evacuations

Evacuation order and warnings are in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtSheriff and https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies. 

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