BOISE FIRE UPDATE: Wet weekend nearly stops fire spread, but conditions changing | Lost Coast Outpost

Press release from the crisis management team:

• Area: 12,907 acres
• Crews: 25
• Containment: 43%
• Engines: 47
• Date of detection: August 9, 2024
• Bulldozers: 7
• Cause: Under investigation
• Helicopters: 11 + 2 UAS
• Total resources: 886
• Fixed wing: available as required

Headlines

•Traffic control on Salmon River Road between Butler Flat and Nordheimer Flat will remain in place for the safety of firefighters and residents. Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected. Emergency crews driving vehicles with more than two axles are prohibited from using the road.

• Fire Department Information Line: (707) 572-4860 or email [email protected]

•Get all your Boise Fire information in one mobile-friendly place! See this link.

•Evacuations are in place for residents near the fire area in Humboldt County. For the most up-to-date evacuation information, visit the Boise Fire Linktree or—or visit—

✓Humboldt County: Link.

✓Siskiyou County: Link.

Leader’s Intention

The Boise fire is being fought with a comprehensive firefighting strategy.

Operations Update: On the west side of the fire, firefighters continue to clear, patrol and chip vegetation along roads. Some damaged roads have been repaired to allow crews to access the edge of the fire. On the east side of the fire, two new spike camps have been constructed to reduce crew travel time. Additionally, new helipads have been created to facilitate the transport of equipment and personnel. Multiple crews will be deployed to the China Creek area to establish a hand line along the edge of the fire.

Weather and fire behaviour:

Drier and warmer weather is expected to return to the region. Due to recent moisture, no significant fire movement is expected. If it continues to get dry, fire activity may increase.