VALLEY FIRE

Photo Credit: BLM Idaho Fire

Sit Rep 1: Saturday, October 5, 2024

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The VALLEY FIRE is the newest incident as reported by this wildfire’s Fire Managers to the NIFC, which is burning on Idaho Department Lands, about one mile east of Boise, Idaho.

FIRE BEHAVIOR

Fire behavior has been reported as active with wind-driven runs and uphill runs.

CURRENT STATUS

The fire has burned approximately 7,781 acres of grass and brush. There is an unknown containment status.

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

Boise Fire Department, BLM, Boise County Sheriff’s Office, and ID Department of Lands.

FIRE OPERATIONS

Resources

  • 188 total personnel
  • 2 crews
  • 21 engines
  • 3 copters

Northwest–West-Southwest Sides

Crews worked overnight building containment lines. Many challenges occurred but they are 100% engaged with fire suppression and working on containment efforts. Today, they will focus on strengthening and monitoring containment lines.

Northeast-East-Southeast Sides

Today, they will use aircraft, bulldozers, engines, and crews to strengthen containment efforts.

THREATENED

Numerous homes are threatened.

COST-TO-DATE

$25,000.

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