Wildfire Alert: Billy Creek Fire – Current as of 12:00 PM PT on 7/04/2024

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 07/04/2024 01:59 PM MDT

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FIRE INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

***Update***

12:00 p.m. PT July 4, 2024

Fire name: Billy Creek Fire

Jurisdiction: Idaho Department of Lands

Dispatch: Grangeville

The fire is now over 2,000 acres with structures around a mile away with erratic winds. Structure protection is in place. Idaho Department of Lands has ordered a Complex Team.

Size: over 2,000 acres

Location: Off of the Snake River near Idaho/Washington border - see map attachment

Initial attack response: IDL fire crews, other agencies assisting, aircraft dropping retardant

Structures: There are structures in the area, fire crews are working hard to protect them

Evacuations: None

Landscape: Fire is burning in brush and grass

#2024BillyCreek

#IDLFireInfo

CONTACT:

Marin Sanborn

208-334-0233, fireinformation@idl.idaho.gov

About IDL Fire: Idaho Department of Lands Fire Management (IDL Fire) in partnership with two Timber Protection Associations and with the support of rural volunteer fire departments and other partners, are responsible for fire suppression and prevention on more than 9 million acres of state and private forests and rangelands in Idaho. IDL Fire focuses on initial attack with the goal of keeping fires at 10 acres or less. IDL Fire protects and preserves important endowment timber assets that help fund Idaho schools and other beneficiaries, as well as millions of acres of private forestland. The map below shows the different Forest Protection Districts in Idaho.

Billy Creek Map.jpg

Most wildfires are caused by humans. Be part of the solution – learn how!

· Be aware of and follow all fire restrictions

· During closed burn season, before burning debris apply for a free burn permit – it’s the law

· Use campfires safely by staying clear of flammable debris and burning on mineral soil

· Maintain vehicles and OHVs properly – especially their tires - so you don’t spark a fire

· Secure trailer chains so they don’t drag and cause a fire

· Never park over dry grass because hot exhaust systems can start a fire

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Idaho Department of Lands in partnership with two Timber Protection Associations and with the support of rural volunteer fire departments and other partners, provides fire suppression and prevention on more than 9 million acres of state and private forests and rangelands in Idaho. IDL focuses on initial attack with the goal of keeping fires at 10 acres or less. IDL protects and preserves important endowment timber assets that help fund Idaho schools and other beneficiaries, as well as millions of acres of private forestland.

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