Wildfire Alert: 3000 West Fire – Current as of 12:00 PM MT on 10-11-24

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 10/11/2024 12:43 PM MDT

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Fire Incident Information - Email Header

3000 West Fire

October 11, 2024, 12 PM MT

Date of Origin: October 9, 2024

Location: 5 miles southwest of Tetonia, ID

http://maps.google.com/maps?z=12&t=m&q=loc:43.794715+-111.175175

Estimated Size: 100 acres

Containment: 60%

Cause: Under Investigation

Current situation:

Firefighters continue to work toward total containment of the fire. 100% containment is expected by 7 p.m. tonight. Containment of a section of fire is determined when firefighters no longer have to worry the fire might move. It might be contained by a fireline, road or some natural factor that will prevent fire movement.

The fire has not grown in size since yesterday, moderate fire behavior is expected today with creeping and smoldering in the cottonwood understory.

Today they plan to complete the hose lay for structure protection and continue with mop-up on the interior of the fire perimeter.

Crews have completed a dozer line on the north side of the fire, constructed a saw line on the east flank along the creek bed, and patrolled and mopped up along Flintlock Road.

The weather is expected to include calm winds, 72° high temp, with cloud cover in the afternoon, which should not pose a problem with firefighting efforts.

There are currently 35 personnel on the fire including 4 engines and 1 20-person hand crew. A Type 2 non-federal 20-person hand crew will relieve the Palouse Hand Crew tomorrow.

Cooperating agencies include Idaho Department of Lands, Teton County Fire & Rescue, the Palouse Hand Crew, USDA Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management.

Initially, there were six structures threatened, however, there were no evacuations ordered, and no structures burned.

The plan is to continue with mop-up efforts and transition to a single engine by Monday to monitor the fire.

Another release will only be sent if circumstances drastically change.

# # #

Media Contact:

Sharla Arledge

IDL Public Information Officer

Fireinformation@idl.idaho.gov

208-334-0233

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

Please DO NOT Reply to this email address, as this account is unattended.

For the most current information about wildfires on land protected by the Idaho Department of Lands, please visit https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-news-feed/.

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.

Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com.

This service is provided to you at no charge by Idaho Department of Lands.