BOISE, Idaho — Wildfires have been burning throughout Idaho and Eastern Oregon, posing a threat to the public and prompting multiple evacuation notices.
According to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), as of Sept. 8, there have been 271 fires this year.
This story is a living document and will be updated daily. It will contain the latest information on fires in your region.
Power Information:
Idaho Power reminds the public that with wildfires, comes risks. Idaho Power may need to implement their PSPS safety plan - in which they turn off power in select areas as a safety measure, mitigating fire risk as best as possible. This plan will be communicated to the public through alerts, if the PSPS safety plan is needed.
Fire Listings:
Fire Listings:
Boulder Fire (Sept. 10 - 12 p.m.)
The Boulder Fire has burned 8,799 acres and is 24% contained.
As of Sept. 10, Boulder Fire has merged with the Lava Fire, with both fires collectively burning 78,457 acres.
The Valley County Sheriff's Office update evacuation orders for the Boulder Fire and other fires in the area:
- Below is an overview of all zones and their current evacuation status:
- #snagfire Zone 1 (Warm Lake) “READY”
- #snagfire Zone 2 (Horsethief Area) upgraded to “SET”
- #loganfire Edwardsburg Subdivision in "READY"
- #boulderfire Zones 1, 1a & 2a are not in a status at this time
- #boulderfire Zones 2, 3 & 3a are in "READY”
- #boulderfire Zones 4, 5, 6 are in "GO"
- #boulderfire Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 are in "SET"
- *Please note, the status can change at any time. Please prepare your home and belongings and be ready for an evacuation if needed. These orders are intended to give our community as much time to prepare as possible.
The Valley County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3, that evacuation levels for residents living near the Boulder Fire had been lowered.
Evacuation orders for residents in Zone 6 have been removed, the sheriff's office said on Tuesday. The fire is no longer threatening Zones 2a and 1a, and residents in the Herrick Hills subdivision.
The Valley County Sheriff's Office issued a "Go" evacuation for people in Zones 4 and 5 of the Boulder fire near Cascade on Sept. 8
"A CodeRED was just sent to zones 4 and 5, all residents in these two zones are on GO evacuation as of now. Our deputies will be going into the area and notifying residents. Expect more information as we receive it from West Mountain Fires complex. Expect roadblocks at some point," stated the sheriff's office.
The office said the fire is growing rapidly and updates will be sudden. People can call dispatch at 208-382-5160 for more information.
On Sep. 1, the Valley County Sheriff's Office issued evacuations:
The Valley County Sheriff's Office and the Boise National Forest have given a "GO" evacuation order for residents in the path of the Boulder Fire as of Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m.
"Cabarton Road on the west side from the Cabarton bridge to the intersection of West Mountain and Cabarton. Also, on West Mountain Road from Cabarton north to French Creek," stated a post on social media.
As of Thursday, Sept. 7, that Wolf Creek has burned roughly 1,154 acres and is over 95% contained.
Fire officials report that the weather from Monday allowed the Boulder Fire to spread to the east and west and reduced containment as well as increasing acreage.
Wolf Creek Fire is burning five miles north of Donnelly, and the Boulder Fire is located nine miles southwest of Cascade.
Army soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion, are helping with the Boulder Fire.
Closures:
On the Payette National Forest, a closure including popular National Forest System roads around the Wolf Creek fire such as: sections of NFS #1763 (West Mountain Jeep Trail), #835, #206, #326. On the Boise National Forest, Forest Road #435 (Anderson Lake Road) was closed on August 1.
Authorities said the road leads to the top of West Mountain, where a closure of the area is currently in place because of the fire.
The road closure will begin on Thursday, Aug. 1, and will remain closed until the end of September or conditions change, authorities said.
Snag Fire/Dollar Fire (Sept. 10 - 10:30 a.m.)
The Dollar Fire has burned 4,338 acres and is 8% contained, while the Snag Fire had burned 33,139 acres and is 15% contained.
The Valley County Sheriff's Office has closed Warm Lake Road due to the Snag Fire on Sept. 8.
"Warm Lake Road is being closed as of now for any access to Warm Lake and the Yellow Pine area. Horsethief Reservoir will be homeowner access only," stated the office.
Warm Lake and Horsethief residents are in the "Ready" status for evacuations.
People who need more information can sign up for notifications at CodeRED: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFCA66524AE5
Army soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion, are helping with the Snag Fire.
Evacuations: The Valley County Sheriff's Office issued a "ready" evacuation order for Warm Lake residents and the North Shore Lodge at Warm Lake on August 7. The map can be found on Inciweb: https://tinyurl.com/42auxnk8. A second "ready" evacuation order was issued on August 8 for the Horsethief area, including the YMCA Camp, and areas of Scott Valley.
Review the READY, SET, GO evacuation procedure for Valley County: https://www.co.valley.id.us/ReadySetGo
Goat Fire (Sept. 10 - 10:30 a.m.)
The Goat Fire has burned over 21,449 acres and is 0% contained.
The Goat Fire ignited on August 5, and the western perimeter of the borders of the 2007 East Fire, officials said, may help slow fire progression.
Middle Fork Complex: The Nellie and Bulldog (Sept. 10 - 9:15 a.m.)
The Middle Fork Complex Fire was once three separate fires that pushed together into one fire. It is burning nine miles east of Garden Valley. The fire has collectively burned 60,809 acres and is 30% contained.
Officials said on Sept. 8 that strong winds are expected to increase fire activity.
According to officials; "Highway 21 is closed from the Sourdough Lodge in Lowman to Stanley (MP 84 to 130) due to nearby wildfire activity. Only local traffic is allowed between the Sourdough Lodge and Warm Springs Airstrip."
As of August 22, there is a Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation order for Southfork Road north of the Grimes Pass intersection in Garden Valley, said Boise County Sheriff's Office on Facebook.
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Boise County Sheriff's Office issued a level 3 "Go Now," evacuation notice for those in the Danskin area as the Nellie Fire continues to burn.
"Everyone on the north side of the Southfork of the Payette River needs to evacuate immediately," the sheriff's office stated. Authorities said firefighters and law enforcement would be going door to door to notify residents about the evacuation notice.
Wapiti Fire: (Sept. 10 - 9 a.m.)
The fire has burned over 122,233 acres and is 12% contained.
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Custer County Sheriff's Office announced the following regarding Highway 21 closures:
- The Custer County Sherriff made a slight reduction in the road closure- State Highway 21 remains closed east of Lowman to Stanley from MP84 (Sourdough Lodge) to MP126 (Stanley Lake turnoff) due to wildfire activity. Highway 75 remains open.
On Monday, Sept. 9, Valley County Sheriff's Office released the following statement regarding evacuations on Facebook:
- Due to increased fire activity this evening, Zones 6 and 7 are being placed into "Set" evacuation status. Zone 6 & 7 is from Wapiti Dr on West Mountain, north to Bear Trail Loop. West Mountain Fires operations has pinned and located the fire in between Deer Creek and Silver Creek on West Mountain.
- Set status means to be ready to go at anytime. Residents of zone 6 and 7 will have access to their homes to gather items and prepare their homes, there are no roadblocks in place for zones 6 and 7, only for zones 4 & 5.
- Zones 8 - 11 remain in "Ready" status.
- Please keep in mind that this status can change at anytime, be prepared. If you need more information, please contact our dispatch center at 208-382-5160.
A map of evacuations for Sept. 9 can be found at this link.
The Custer County Sheriff's Office has issued the following notice on Sunday, Sept. 8:
As of 10:00 am today, the eastern boundary closure of Highway 21 Road (Stanley side) is being moved to the junction of Highway 21 and the road to Stanley Lake #455 (south) and Forest Service Road #653 (north).
Highway 17 reopened to regular traffic on Thursday, Aug. 29, around noon. However, caution is advised in the area.
The Custer County Sheriff's Office has announced new evacuation orders. Casino Zone and Zone 3 have moved to "SET" status, and Zone 4 and 5 are in "READY".
The Custer County Sheriff's Office have updated their evacuation zones. These zone changes may change later in the day. The lower section of Zone 2 is moved to "GO" status, the upper section is on "SET" status. Casino Zone is in "READY" status, and Zone 3 and 4 remain in "READY" status.
The Custer County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday evening that due to increased fire activity by the Wapiti Fire, further evacuation notices have been issued in Stanley.
Stanley residents in the lower part of Zone 2 from Road North, including Lower Stanley and the Gateway communities, must evacuate immediately, the sheriff's office said on Tuesday.
The Custer County Sheriff's Office said a spot fire jumped Highway 21, prompting the evacuation notices.
On Monday, the Boise County Sheriff's Office announced some evacuation orders for the area.
As of Monday, Aug. 26, Danskin area and Hanging Valley subdivision are in Level 3 "GO NOW". Lightning Creek Road, Ten Ax subdivision, Two Ravens subdivision, Seven Peaks subdivision are in Level 2 "BE SET". Southfork Road and residents along Highway 21 from milepost 82-85 are in Level 1 "BE READY".
In an Aug. 26 update from the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon, the evacuation shelter has been moved from Stanley Community Center to Challis Community Center.
The Boise County sheriff's Office announced new levels of evacuations for the Ten Ax, and Two Ravens subdivision in Lowman on Aug. 25.
The Custer County Sheriff's Office also issued the following warning to the community at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24.
"Attention Stanley Area: The Rocky Mountain Team has taken the lead of The Wapiti Fire as of 7:00 am today. Notification Zone 2 is in the SET status and Zone 3 is being placed in the READY status. Be prepared for this to change rapidly depending on the fire activity. SET means be prepared to leave immediately!! READY means have a plan and your stuff ready. Feel free to leave at anytime that you do not feel safe."
On Aug. 23 around 10:45 a.m., the Custer County Sheriff announced evacuations.
Zone Two is in the "Ready" status.
The Boise County Sheriff's office announced on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 22, that Highway 21 between Lowman and Stanley will be closed until further notice as the Wapiti fire continues to burn.
Earlier on Thursday, the Custer County Sheriff's Office announced that the Wapiti Fire has been progressing along Stanley Lake Creek. Several areas are now in Level 2 "BE SET" evacuation orders. Cow Camp Ranches, Homestead Subdivision, Crooked Creek Subdivision, ITD Compound, and Iron Creek Subdivision are all now in "SET" orders.
As of August 20, Highway 21 is closed from milepost 92 (Warm Springs Airstrip) to milepost 107 (Custer/Boise County Line), according to the Boise County Sheriff's Office. They report that there will be no exceptions to this closure, and an alternative route must be used.
Additionally, as of August 20, the Wapiti Fire has burned three structure at the Sawtooth Lodge. The lodge itself, and all historic cabins, are still standing, Sawtooth Lodge announced on Facebook.
On Aug. 13, the BNF officials expanded the area of closure which was issued in the Grandjean area as the Wapiti Fire continues to grow. The closure affects some trails accessed from the Sawtooth Wilderness and Road 524 into Grandjean.
Grandjean residents were evacuated Saturday, Aug. 3 by the Boise County Sheriff's Office, according to the U.S. Forest Service, and a closure order was issued for the Grandjean area.
Lava Fire (Sept. 10 - 9 a.m.)
The Lava Fire is near Ola, Idaho and has burned roughly 69,658 acres, and is growing. Fire officials are asking people to avoid Second and Third Fork North of Nesbitt Lane, all of Nesbitt Lane, and Road 618 between Council, ID and the Sheep Creek Road junction.
The Gem County Sheriff's Office has also listed the following evacuation notices on Sept. 8.
People on Third Fork Rd, North of Nesbitt Lane, all residents on Nesbitt Lane, Second Fork Road north of Nesbitt Lane, the Sage Hen Reservoir area and Dodson Pass to Indian Valley should evacuate now.
The Adam's County Sheriff's Office listed the following evacuations.
From Little Weiser Rd in Indian Valley to the south of Council on the South East side of Highway 95 is in SET evacuation.
Red Rock Fire (Sept. 10 - 8:45 a.m.)
The fire is located two miles east of Yellowjacket Guard Station in the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. It has burned 1,846 acres 0% containment.
Black Eagle Fire (Sept. 10 - 8:45 a.m.)
The fire has burned 3,451 acres and is in the the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.
Evacuations:
Zone 1: Yellowjacket Drainage – GO status Zone 2: Cobalt to Forney – READY status Zone 3: Forney to road #252 to road #103 and back to Moyer – SET status Zone 4: Silver Creek, Rams Creek, and Camas Creek from Hammer Creek to White Goat Creek – READY status
Closures:
NFS lands, roads and trails on the Salmon‐Cobalt, and North Fork Ranger Districts of the Salmon‐Challis National Forest within the area bounded by the following:
Beginning at the intersection of Blackbird creek with Panther Creek, following Blackbird creek to Blackbird mountain, then following FS Road 33 to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness boundary, and following the boundary to the Golden Trout Lake Trailhead, including the Big Horn Crags Campground and crossing over into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and onto the ridge to the west of Wilson Creek, then going south to Middle Fork Peak. From Middle Fork Peak to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Boundary to trail 053 then running along Little Jacket Creek to Trail 051, then following Trail 051 to Birdseye Creek to Forest Road 245 at its intersection with Panther Creek Road 55, then following the western side of Panther Creek Road until it reaches Blackbird Creek.
Limepoint Fire (Sept. 9 - 11:30 a.m.)
The Limepoint Fire is north of Oxbow Dam in Adams County, Idaho. It was started by lightning on July 24 and is reported to be at 33,075 acres, with 95% containment.
Cuprum remains at Level 1 "READY" evacuation level. Fire crews ask that you avoid the area for safety. Only residents and property owners are allowed in the area.
The forest closure for Payette National Forest remains in effect as by Aug. 23.
Despite the inclement weather, fire officials reported on Sept. 3 that the fire did not grow any additional acreage and the containment has not changed.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Limepoint Fire area for Sep. 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. The warning was issued because of a storm system moving in with the potential of a thunderstorm.
Chimney Fire (Sept. 9 - 9 a.m.)
The Chimney Fire is burning in the Sawtooth National Forest, near Deer Mountain. It has burned 4,892 acres, and is 10% contained.
There are closures due to the Chimney Fire. A full list of closures can be found at this link.
Table Fire (Sept. 8- 6 p.m.)
The fire is 22 miles southeast of Bruneau and is estimated at over 2,000 acres.
Vanity Fire (Sept. 5 - 12:30 p.m.)
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has announced that the Vanity Fire has resulted in some road closures, as the fire has burned 113 acres. As of Sept. 5, the Vanity Fire has caused the closure of National Forest Service Road #40008 Beaver Creek Road from Vanity Summit to Josephus Lake. The road will be closed starting Thursday, Sept. 5, and will remain closed until Sept. 30 at 12 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
Mineral Fire (Sept. 5 - 12 p.m.)
The fire has burned an estimated 19,000 acres and began on Sept. 2. This fire is located along the Snake River, south of Brownlee dam and north of Steck Park. The Bureau of Land Management has not reported any closures due to this fire.
Flat Fire (Sept. 1 - 5 p.m.)
The Flat Fire is in Boise County about 1.5 miles from Pioneerville. As of Aug. 26, the fire is estimated at 32,242 acres and the fire is moving east, away from Pioneerville. No structures are threatened at this time. It is roughly 93% contained.
There is an area closure in place. The Summit Flat Road between Pioneerville and Coulter Summit, and FS Road 379 is closed for safety.
Bench Lake Fire (Sept. 1)
The Bench Lake fire is burning a few miles south of Stanley, and is about 2,595 acres. The fire, which officials believe was caused by humans, is now 90% contained.
On August 5, there was an update on trail and road closures in the area around Bench Lake.
The Sawtooth National Forest and Idaho Department of Lands announced that they will implement a Stage 1 burn restriction beginning on July 17.
A GoFundMe has been created to help support the Redfish Lake Lodge staff and affected families.
