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The Cliff Mountain Fire started by lightning on July 25th in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in wilderness just below Hells Canyon Dam 25 miles east of Joseph, Oregon in Adams and Idaho Counties, Idaho. It was once two fires, the Muddy Fire and the Cliff Mountain Fire, which burned into each other. Fire growth is limited due to steep rocks. Firefighters are monitoring the fire from the ground and air, but few ground personnel or equipment are engaged due to difficult and rough terrain. Values at risk are being evaluated and identified for protection.
On July 30, 2024 the Southern Area Red Team joined command of the fire with the Payette National Forest, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and Idaho Department of Lands. The Southern Area Red Team will manage the Cliff Mountain Fire, as well as the Limepoint Fire on the Payette National Forest. These fires, along with numerous other fires in western Idaho, were started by the same series of thunderstorms on July, 24th and 25th.
| Current as of | Sun, 08/11/2024 - 23:43 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 25 Miles East of Joseph, Oregon |
| Incident Commander | Steve Shaw and Jeff Knudson Great Basin Team 4 |
| Coordinates |
45 ° 15' 30'' Latitude
-116° 40' 53
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 0 |
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| Size | 1,108 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 20% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 8/25/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) Brush (2 feet) Timber (Litter and Understory) Narrative: |
| Significant Events | Minimal Narrative: |
| Planned Actions |
Reconnaissance with fixed and rotor wing aircraft, identify values at risk and potential control lines, and point protection for values at risk. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering and creeping being the extent of fire behavior. 24 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering and creeping being the extent of fire behavior. 48 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering and creeping being the extent of fire behavior. 72 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering and creeping being the extent of fire behavior. Anticipated after 72 hours: The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter with smoldering and creeping being the extent of fire behavior. |
| Remarks |
CIMT Great Basin Team 4 is also managing the Limepoint Fire (Great Basin area). |
| Weather Concerns | Temperatures this morning were a bit cooler than yesterday, mainly in the low to mid 60's with a few higher elevation locations dipping into the upper 50's. Relative humidity was generally in the low to mid 30's. Mostly sunny skies allowed for temps to warm into the mid 80's to lower 90's today. RH values fell into the upper teens during the afternoon. Downslope NE winds this morning changed to SW winds this afternoon with gusts to 15mph. After another warm day with possible thunderstorms tomorrow, temperatures are expected to decrease slightly. |
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