Wildfire Alert: Flat Fire – Current as of 12:00 PM PT on 8/16/2024

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 08/16/2024 12:24 PM MDT

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2024 Flat Fire Update

Friday, August 16, 2024, 12 PM MT

Location: About 1 mile northeast of
Pioneerville in Boise County, Idaho

Reported: August 5, 2024

Cause: Lightning/Natural

Containment: 14%

Personnel: 301
Fuels: Timber with grass and understory
Management: North Idaho Gold Team

Idaho City, Idaho: The Flat Fire is located about one mile northeast of Pioneerville in Boise County. The fire started August 5 after a thunderstorm went through the area. The fire continues to move east, away from the community of Pioneerville. The fire does present a potential future threat to Pioneerville, private timberlands, Idaho Power infrastructure and the Idaho City Municipal Watershed. The fire has crested into the top of Idaho City’s watershed. Fire behavior is short crown runs, group torching and running. This is a full suppression strategy fire. The North Idaho Gold Team assumed command at 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, with the Idaho Department of Lands the lead agency on the incident.

Objectives: Keep the fire contained east and south of 382 Road and Pioneerville, south of 380F Road, and north of 399F Road. Crews will use both direct and indirect line construction to protect structures and minimize the fire's footprint, prioritizing firefighter and public safety. The goal is to direct the fire eastward into the 2016 Pioneer Fire burn scar, where better containment opportunities are available.

Incident Activity: The Flat Fire will continue to grow towards the east, northeast, and south. Projected high winds this afternoon may increase fire behavior towards the east.

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Incident Updates

Contact:

Robbie Johnson,
Idaho Department of Lands
208-908-1786
rjohnson@idl.idaho.gov

Incident

Incident Updates

Contact:

Robbie Johnson,
Idaho Department of Lands
208-908-1786
rjohnson@idl.idaho.gov

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InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-2024-flat

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· 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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