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Boise Fire quick facts:

Acres: 1,462
Containment: 0%
Detection Date: August 9, 2024
Cause: Under investigation
Crews: 9
Engines: 16
Dozers: 2
Helicopters: 5
Fixed wing: available as needed
Total resources: 285

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• Get all your Boise Fire information in one mobile-friendly place! https://linktr.ee/2024boisefiresrf
• California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 took command of the Boise Fire at 0600 TODAY, August 11, 2024.
• The Boise Fire is burning in an area which has not seen fire in at least 80 years.
• Values at risk include private property to the north and west of the fire area, old growth fir stands, threatened and endangered species, areas of cultural importance and heritage sites.
• Evacuations are in place for the Boise Fire for residents near the fire area in Humboldt County. For more the most current evacuation information please visit the Boise Fire linktree  or visit--

Humboldt County: https://humboldtgov.org/356/Office-of-Emergency-Services
Siskiyou County: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/emergencyservices

Operational Update: Due to a heavy inversion, the Boise Fire remained in its footprint overnight. Crews made good progress yesterday on the Northwest corner of the fire, tying in some hand and dozer line.  Operational priorities for today will be to continue work on the Northwest corner to protect Short Ranch, and to keep the fire out of the inholding on the southern side of the fire near Le Perron Flat.  Protecting critical communications infrastructure on the east side of the fire near Orleans Lookout is also a priority today. Because of the steep and inaccessible terrain, numerous hotshot crews have been ordered. Constructed lines from previous fire are being opened to help with containment.

Weather and Fire Behavior:  The weather today is predicted to be cooler than yesterday with light winds and highs in the mid- to upper- 70s. A deeper marine layer may persist in the area through Monday, resulting in better nighttime fuel moisture recovery. However, vegetation remains critically dry and firefighters anticipate continued active fire behavior. Normal diurnal winds are expected to remain light.

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