Wildfire Alert: Billy Creek Fire – Current as of 8:30 AM PT on 7/11/2024

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 07/11/2024 10:33 AM MDT

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Billy Creek Fire – FINAL UPDATE

Idaho Department of Lands

Fire Information Email: 2024.billycreek@firenet.gov

Fire Information Hotline: 208-901-7230 (7am- 5pm)

July 11, 2024

Northern Rockies Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson

Location: Off the Snake River near the Idaho/Washington Border

Start Date: 7/3/2024. Cause: Under Investigation

Size: 3185 acres

Completion/Containment: 74%

Resources: 132 Total Personnel; 2 Hand Crews; 1 Jet Boat

Key Message:

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command back to the Idaho Department of Lands home unit at 0600 tomorrow, Friday, July 12th. The Billy Creek Fire will continue to be monitored for some time to come.

CURRENT STATUS:

Yesterday, incident resources executed targeted fire line tactics on the few remaining hot spots on the Billy Creek Fire. Despite the challenging hot, dry and windy weather, firefighters did not observe any heat or smoke in the areas of concern. All known hotspots along the fire's edge have been thoroughly checked and addressed. With minimal heat remaining, there is minimal concern for any additional fire growth.

Today, firefighting personnel will backhaul equipment out of the fire area and continue to patrol and monitor the area for any undetected heat.  Structure protection personnel will complete assessments of structures along the Snake River corridor and leave the local unit with a plan for use on future fires.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Today will be about 7 degrees cooler than yesterday. Temperatures across the fire area will range from 90F to 100F, and humidity will be in the mid-teens. Northwest winds in the afternoon will gust 20-25 mph.

CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS:

There are no closures or evacuations at this time.

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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