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On the evening of July 24, 2024, a storm with abundant lightning hit the region, with no exceptions to the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Lightning strikes that made contact with the ground have caused numerous starts, and are currently being assessed by fire management officials.
The Bluff Creek Complex consists of the Junction Fire, East Fork Fire, Dominion Point Fire, and the Buffalo Fire. At this time, the Junction Fire is being prioritized for resource allocation, due to the immediate values at risk. The East Fork Fire was the first fire reported on July 25, 2024 at 5:03 AM, followed by the Junction Fire at 9:46 AM, Dominion Point at 3:46 PM, and the Buffalo Fire on July 26 at 9:36 PM. The fires are burning along both sides of the Bluff Divide, approximately 13 1/2 miles southeast of Avery, ID; five and a half miles west from Gold Creek Campground; and approximately two miles northwest of Junction Ridge.
Current Acreage for Each Fire
- Dominion Point Fire: approximately 275 acres
- Junction Fire: approximately 130 acres; 100% contained
- East Fork Fire: approximately 25 acres; 100% contained
- Buffalo Fire: approximately 2 acres; 100% contained
| Current as of | Sat, 08/10/2024 - 13:32 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
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| Location | The fires are burning along both sides of the Bluff Ridge, approximately 13 1/2 miles southeast of Avery, ID; five and a half miles west from Gold Creek Campground; and approximately two miles northwest of Junction Ridge. |
| Incident Commander | Idaho Panhandle Type 3 Incident Management Team Brian Hicks, Incident Commander Bryce Barth, Incident Commander (Trainee) |
| Coordinates |
47° 6.0' 6.3'' Latitude
-115° 33' 54.9
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 11 |
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| Size | 432 Acres |
| Fuels Involved | Fires are burning in slash fuels from previous management units, as well as extremely dry heavy dead and down fuels. |
| Significant Events | Between July 29 and July 30, the Bluff Creek Complex received 1-inch of rain, greatly moderating fire activity for the remainder of yesterday. However, due to measurable rain, road access has become limited due to muddy road conditions. More rain impacts the area on August 4th. |
| Planned Actions |
Resources will be prioritized for the Junction Fire, East Fork Fire, and Dominion Point Fire. |
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| Remarks |
There are official road and area closures in place. CLOSED:
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| Weather Concerns | Sunday will remain cloudy with cooler and wetter conditions rolling through for the next few days. Winds will remain mostly calm with gusty conditions during storm movements. |
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