Incident Update Boise Fire

Date:
08/11/2024
Time:
9:22 PM

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 River National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,462
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

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.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!

  • HUM-E009-A
  • HUM-E009-B
  • HUM-E025-B

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
  • SIS-1802

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
16
Helicopters
5
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
9