Boise Fire

2024 wildfire in California
  • August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09) – present
StatisticsPerimeter65% containedBurned area12,910 acres (5,224 ha; 20 sq mi; 52 km2)ImpactsDeaths0Non-fatal injuriesUnknownStructures destroyedUnknownIgnitionCauseUnder investigation

The Boise Fire is an actively burning wildfire in the Six Rivers National Forest. It began on August 9, and has burned across 12,842 acres of land as of August 22.

Progression

The fire started on August 9, and by August 12 had grown to 1,621 acres and 27 personnel were assigned to the fire, including 7 helicopters. Crews worked to construct containment lines along the Le Perron Flat and Orleans Look out Road.[1] On August 13, crews began to prioritize the protection of structures along Le Perron Flat, and a dozerline was erected.[2] By August 14, evacuation orders were given out for residents near the fire in Humboldt and Siskiyou counties.[3]

On August 15, fire lines were improved,[4] and priorities of the fire crews shifted from construction of fire lines to keeping the footprint size minimal.[4] By August 16, it was determined to have burned 12,842 acres of land, and on August 17 crews worked to improve fire and dozer lines along the Orleans, Pearch Creek and Short Ranch areas. By August 19,[5] priorities again shifted to containment along the Trinity Alps Wilderness.[6][7][8]

Effects

Evacuations

Evacuation orders and warnings were sent out for residents of areas near the fire.[9]

See also

  • Park Fire
  • Borel Fire
  • Pedro Fire
  • Nixon Fire
  • 2024 Washington wildfires

References

  1. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  2. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  3. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  4. ^ a b "August 15, 2024 - Boise Fire". InciWeb.
  5. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  6. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  7. ^ Staff, KRCR (2024-08-15). "Boise Fire grows to over 11K acres in Humboldt County". KRCR. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  8. ^ "Boise Fire in Humboldt & Siskiyou Counties, CA at 4,933 Acres with 0% Containment, Evacuation Levels "Go", Level 3 & 2 "Set" 8/12". The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  9. ^ "Boise Fire | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
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