Wildfire Alert: Flat Fire – Current as of 12:30 PM MT on 8/10/2024

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 08/10/2024 12:58 PM MDT

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FIRE INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Flat Fire

August 10, 2024, 12:30 PM MT

The Flat Fire is located about 1.5 miles northeast of Pioneerville in Boise County. The fire is estimated at 1000 acres. No structures are currently threatened. The fire continues to move East, away from the community of Pioneerville.

There are currently 185 fire personnel from the Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands. There are two bulldozers currently working with the addition of air support and a hotshot type 1 hand crew, arriving later today. Crews are building hand lines and dozer lines in effort to contain the wildfire.

The fire started August 5 after a thunderstorm went through the area. Crews from Boise National Forest were initially assigned to the fire, Idaho Department of Lands assumed responsibility on August 8.

A Type 3 team commander has been assigned to the fire and took over responsibility on Saturday, August 10.

Idaho Department of Lands closed the Summit Flat Road (#380) between Pioneerville and Coulter Summit for public and firefighter safety.

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Contact:

Marin Sanborn

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

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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