Smoke Outlook 8/08 - 8/09 East Central Oregon

Special Statement

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by Oregon DEQ for Harney Couty until Noon on Friday. 

Fire

There are multiple fires affecting the forecast area. For more information on these incidents, please visit each fire's Inciweb page.

Smoke

Light winds early will become out of the west and northwest with temperatures. Mostly light smoke will persist over the area. The forecast is for MODERATE AQ due to smoke across the entire East Central Oregon region, Sites closest to the fires are likely to experience periods to prevailing UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS smoke when that smoke mixes down from higher elevations. Smoky conditions will persist again Friday with MODERATE to locally USG conditions.

Actualización del Incendio Alexander Mountain
Información Actual 8 de Agosto del 2024
Acres: 9,668 

Fecha de inicio: 07/29/24
Ubicación: Condado de Larimer, Colorado 

Personal: 294
Contención: 91%
Puntos Destacados: Los bomberos están patrullando el área, asegurando las líneas de defensa y liquidando los puntos calientes restantes. Los esfuerzos de reparación en las áreas afectadas por la extinción de incendios continúan con cuadrillas que utilizan maquinaria pesada y herramientas manuales para devolver el área del incendio a un estado más natural. La cantidad de personal en el incendio ha disminuido significativamente en los últimos dos días, pero los recursos permanecen en lugar para ayudar y completar cualquier trabajo restante en la línea de fuego. Se han levantado las órdenes de evacuación obligatoria y la autopista 34 ahora está abierta al público. Visite larimer.gov para obtener más detalles sobre las evacuaciones y la acreditación de reingreso. Se solicita al público que respete los cierres de bosques o carreteras y que esté atento al personal de emergencia cuando regrese al área. A las 6 a.m. mañana, 9 de agosto del 2024, el Equipo 1 de Gestión de Incidentes del Southwest Area entregará el mando del incendio al Bosque Nacional Roosevelt.

Actividad del Incendio: El comportamiento del fuego continúa disminuyendo y se mantiene dentro de su huella actual sin humo significativo.

Condiciones climáticas: Hoy el cielo estará mayormente nublado y mucho más fresco. Es probable que haya mayor humedad, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas aisladas durante los próximos días. Las tormentas de movimiento lento o múltiples tormentas que se desplacen sobre la misma ubicación podrían generar fuertes lluvias con inundaciones o flujos de escombros sobre las laderas empinadas o quemadas y a lo largo del extremo sur de Cedar Creek hasta Cedar Cove. Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra LCEVAC al 888777 para recibir alertas meteorológicas y otras actualizaciones importantes.

Calidad del aire: Con las recientes lluvias y tormentas, las condiciones generales de calidad del aire han mejorado en toda la región. Es posible que quede humo visible aislado en el interior del perímetro del incendio. Las comunidades en los alrededores inmediato del incendio Alexander Mountain, a lo largo de la carretera 34 desde Idlewild hasta Drake, y Cedar Park pueden tener impactos intermitentes de humo leve.

Cierres, Evacuaciones y Evaluación de Estructuras: La Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Larimer está organizando el Centro de Asistencia para Desastres, un centro de asistencia integral para cualquier persona afectada por el incendio Alexander Mountain. El Centro de Asistencia para Desastres tendrá información y recursos de varias organizaciones para quienes hayan visto sus propiedades afectadas por el incendio Alexander Mountain. Para obtener información detallada, visite larimer.gov. Para obtener la información más reciente sobre evacuaciones, visite nocoalert.org. Puede comunicarse con el Centro de Información Conjunta de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Larimer al 970-980-2500.

Para más información:
Correo electrónico: Para recibir actualizaciones por correo electrónico sobre este incendio, únase a nuestra lista de correo electrónico y seleccione Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 34 to Hwy 14 (Buckhorn Canyon, Glen Haven, Cedar Park).
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMountainFire
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coarf-alexander-mtn-fire

Smoke May Be Visible Near Merrill Springs, No Threat to Fireline

Acres: 20,019 acres | Start Date: July 21st, 2024 | Cause: Lightning | Fuels: Timber, grass, brush

Containment: 83% |Resources: 376

MONUMENT, Ore. – Firefighters are working around the clock to secure the fire; they are extinguishing and removing burning material near the control lines on the upper east side of the Courtrock Fire and making good progress toward additional containment on the southern end. The initial attack group is ready to offer support if any new fires stand up. 
 

Overview – During the evening shift, a Type-1 helicopter was assisting firefighters with water drops on the upper east side of the fire’s perimeter, where crews are attacking hot spots within the fire’s interior. Be advised, smoke may be visible from the roads near Merrill Springs, however that is not an indicator of risk to the containment line. Materials are burning more than 500 feet internally from the fireline. Firefighters and several engines assigned to the southern end of the fire were creating more depth on the line and the surrounding communities can expect additional containment. Resources are still supporting the following fires:

• Bennett Fire, a 400-acre fire, northwest of Antelope in Wasco County, is 100 % contained, resources returned. 
• Indian Hollow and Wildhorse fires, now a part of the Parrish Creek Complex, work is still being done on this combined 200-acre fire south of Spray, near Steamboat Mountain, in Wheeler County.
• Service Creek Fire, an approximately five-acre fire southwest of the Lone Rock Fire, south of the John Day River, in Wheeler County; work is still being done.
   

Weather– Patchy smoke today and mostly cloudy, with a high near 88 degrees. Calm wind becoming east-northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Later today there is a chance of thunderstorms. Tonight will be a low around 59. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Evacuations– No level 3 (go now) evacuations are in effect. 

• For Grant County evacuation information, visit Grant County Emergency Management Office’s Facebook page, or sign up for the Grant County Emergency Alert System 
• For Morrow County evacuation information, visit the link below.  

Closures:

• The U.S. Forest Service has issued closures for the Malheur National Forest. For Malheur National Forest closures information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/malheur/news-events 
   

Round 3 Fire reaches 100% containment; Sand Stone close behind
Daily Update – Thursday, August 8, 2024

Highlights: Successful firefighting efforts on the ground, in combination with aviation support, lower temperatures, and light precipitation, resulted in 100% containment of the Round 3 Fire and 96% containment of the Sand Stone Fire. Firefighters continue to operate through the night to increase containment on all other fires while also remaining available for initial attack of any new fire starts.

Total personnel on all incidents: 530

Clair: 2,170 acres, 24% containment 
Bartlett: 6,161 acres, 17% containment 
Y Bar: 297 acres, 0% containment
Sheep: 2,483 acres, 0% containment
Round 3: 41 acres, 100% containment 
Sand Stone: 27,390 acres, 96% containment
Deer: 378 acres, 18% containment

Operational Update: Fire behavior was moderated on the Bartlett, Clair, and Sheep fires yesterday due to scattered precipitation and lower temperatures. Helicopters dropped water on the western side of the Y Bar Fire throughout the day to prevent further growth. Today, firefighters are identifying suppression repair needs near the Y Bar Fire, including repairing fire control lines constructed by bulldozers along nearby roads. During an aerial reconnaissance flight, firefighters recorded updated fire perimeters on the Bartlett and Clair Fires. Firefighters will continue to direct air support toward the most active fires to moderate fire behavior and secure the perimeters. The Deer Fire experienced minimal fire activity yesterday, with some fire slowly backing along the northwestern side. Firefighters will maintain daily monitoring of the fire perimeter with reconnaissance flights. With containment reaching higher percentages on the Sand Stone Fire, chipping and mastication efforts will continue today on the 201 and 201A roads. Road grading will also begin today near Horseshoe Dam to clear out debris from storms and fires earlier this year. Aviation resources are expected to support the ongoing fire response today.

Weather: Today will return to a trend toward above normal temperatures and scattered afternoon/evening thunderstorms into the weekend. The highest chances for storms will be towards the higher terrain. This next increase in heat will peak on Saturday, potentially reaching excessive heat levels.

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from Fountain Hills, Sunflower, Deer Creek, Rye, Rio Verde, Goldfield, and unincorporated communities in the Rio Verde Foothills. An interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Closures: Horseshoe Lake campgrounds, Bartlett recreation sites, and Bartlett Dam Road are closed due to the Bartlett and Clair Fires. For more information on road closures, see https://www.az511.com/. The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure order for the Sand Stone Fire area. See https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices/ for more information about forest closures. Trail users should avoid using the Arizona National Scenic Trail near the fire areas.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Drivers are reminded to use caution and be aware of firefighters working along State Route 87. Temporary flight restrictions are currently in place for the Bartlett, Clair, and Y Bar Fires. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. Know before you fly. If you fly, we can’t. More information can be found at: https://uas.nifc.gov/.

More Information: 480-409-9683 / https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest / 2024.sandstone@firenet.gov
https://inciweb.fs2c.usda.gov/incident-information/aztnf-clair / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-
information/aztnf-bartlett / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-sand-stone
 

Alexander Mountain Fire Final Update from the Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 1: August 8, 2024

Acres: 9,668                                                                                           

Start Date: 07/29/24

Location: Larimer County, Colorado                                                

Personnel: 294

Containment: 91%

Highlights: Firefighters are patrolling the area, securing containment lines, and mopping up any remaining hot spots. Suppression repair efforts continue with crews using heavy equipment and hand tools to return the fire area to a more natural state. The number of personnel on the fire has decreased significantly over the last two days, but resources remain on scene to assist and complete any remaining work on the fire line. Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted, and Highway 34 is now open to the public. Visit larimer.gov for more details on evacuations and re-entry credentialing. The public is asked to adhere to any forest or road closures and be aware of emergency personnel when returning to the area. At 6 a.m. tomorrow, August 9, 2024, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 will hand fire management back to the Roosevelt National Forest.

Fire Activity: Fire behavior continues to decrease and is staying within its current footprint with no significant smoke. 

Weather: Mostly cloudy and much cooler today. Probability of increased humidity, showers and isolated thunderstorms is likely over the next few days. Slow moving or multiple storms moving over the same location could create heavy rain with flooding or debris flows over steep/burned hillsides and along the southern extent of Cedar Creek to Cedar Cove. Text LCEVAC to 888777 to receive weather alerts and other important updates.

Air Quality: With the recent showers and storms, overall air quality conditions have improved across the region. Isolated visible smoke may remain interior to the fire perimeter. Communities in the immediate vicinity of the Alexander Mountain Fire, along Highway 34 from Idlewild to Drake, and Cedar Park may experience intermittent light smoke impacts. 

Evacuations and Disaster Assistance: The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management is organizing the Disaster Assistance Center, a one-stop shop for anyone impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire. The Disaster Assistance Center will provide information and resources from various organizations for those who had impacted properties by the Alexander Mountain Fire. For detailed information visit larimer.gov. For the latest evacuation information visit nocoalert.org. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Joint Information Center can be reached at 970-980-2500.

More Information:

Email: To receive email updates on this fire, join our email list and select Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 34 to Hwy 14 (Buckhorn Canyon, Glen Haven, Cedar Park). 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMountainFire

Lone Rock Fire Reaches 92% Containment

Location: Lonerock to west of Highway 207 | Size: 137,222 acres | Containment: 92% 

Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 288

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.   

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Condon, Ore. — Crews will continue to pull firehose and pumping equipment from around the fire perimeter. Some pumping equipment which is used to fill water tenders will be left in place. They will also continue to patrol, looking for hot spots and addressing any they find. Their mission of assisting with initial attacks will remain important, particularly as another weather system approaches the area. Stump wells and heavy fuels within burned areas will continue to smoke or burn for some time. These do not threaten containment and should not be reported.
 

Weather— A weak system will begin to cross the region tomorrow. It brings a 10% chance of rain today and a slightly higher chance tomorrow and Saturday. The additional cloud cover will bring higher temperatures and the possibility of lightning or dry lightning. This system will increase humidity levels which will dampen the intensity of fire activity.

Safety— Please exercise caution when driving in the affected region. Firefighters and heavy equipment are working in the area. If you stop to observe or report fire activity, please pull completely off the road while keeping out of grass.
 

Closures: 

• Umatilla National Forest Order Number 06-14-02-24-02 includes prohibitions within the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District Office issued an Emergency Public Land Closure on BLM-managed lands along the main stem pf the John Day River and along the North Fork John Day River from Kimberly, OR. to Dale, OR.

Evacuation information: Real-Time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon (RAPTOR) public information map.

Smoke Information: Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for local air quality information.
 

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Limepoint and Cliff Mountain Fires

Fire Information 208-992-3032

2024.limepoint@firenet.gov

Limepoint: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-limepoint-fire

Cliff Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-cliff-mountain

https://www.facebook.com/payettenationalforest/

Thursday, August 8, 2024

The Limepoint and Cliff Mountain Fires are burning in the Hells Canyon area, located on the Payette National Forest in west-central Idaho, east of the Snake River bordering Oregon.

Note: Tomorrow, Friday August 9, a public update about the Limepoint and Cliff Mountain Fires will be held at 7:00 pm via Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/payettenationalforest/). 

Limepoint Fire

The Limepoint Fire is west of Cuprum and Bear communities to the Snake River in Adams County, Idaho and was started by lightning on July 24th, burning in tall grass, brush and timber. The southern part of the fire was once a smaller, separate fire named the Oxbow Fire, but both fires burned together and are now collectively known as the Limepoint Fire. It is now 26,795 acres (an increase of 874 acres) with 10 percent containment. The fire threatens homes in several areas, including Cuprum, Bear, Wildhorse, Paradise Flat and Ditch Creek. Idaho Power transmission lines to the south of the fire are threatened. 

Yesterday fire behavior was moderate, and firefighters held firelines with the help of helicopters. Good progress was made holding and improving firelines at the south end of the fire. Structure protection remains in place in Bear, Cuprum, Paradise Flat, Ditch Creek, Wildhorse, Mill Creek and OX Ranch. 

On the northern flank, heat was observed in scattered timber with active runs. Helicopters helped reduce fire spread in this area and crews extinguished hot spots overnight. The contingency line along Grassy Ridge is complete and the road to Sheep Rock was improved. 

On the eastern flank, crews conducted mop up and held a fireline north of Boulder Creek. Firefighters observed heat and smoke in this area, where a pocket of green vegetation continues to burn. Engines mopped up areas of heat on the west side of Cuprum. Structure protection specialists identified additional structures to protect in Bear.

On the southeastern flank firefighters continued to improve fireline in the Flat Creek and Elk Creek areas. Firefighters flew over this area and observed no fire activity and much of the fireline in this area is considered contained. 

The southwestern flank near Oxbow and western flank along Forest Road 454 (Hells Canyon Road) south of Big Bar had minimal fire activity yesterday. Several areas along the Snake River on the western flank are contained.

14 hand crews, 26 engines, seven bulldozers, three helicopters, two skidders, four masticators, five feller-bunchers, one excavator, and 644 people are working on the Limepoint Fire. On the northern flank, crews will continue to maintain firelines. Fire in heavy timber is expected to be slowed by areas of regrowth and old fire footprints. Firefighters are improving fireline throughout this area to prepare for strategic burning operations at the northernmost area of the fire, which may span over several days. This operation may begin today by firing south of Grassy Ridge and helicopters will use water to pretreat the area to prevent fire spotting over the line. Firefighters will also look at burning south from Horse Mountain Lookout this afternoon, to secure the line from the lookout towards Cuprum. A drone may be used for aerial ignition in these areas. 

On the eastern flank, crews will continue mopping up and securing fireline north of Boulder Creek and along Forest Road 071. They will also continue improving a contingency fireline west of Bear and lengthening this contingency fireline north toward Black Lake Road using bulldozers, a feller buncher and other heavy equipment. Firefighters continue to monitor hot spots along Indian Creek up to Cuprum. Structure protection specialists will protect additional structures in Bear.

On the southeastern flank, hotshot crews will continue to improve and mop up handlines and bulldozer lines to hold the fire within lines in the Flat Creek and Bear Creek drainage. 

On the western flank, due to lack of fire activity along the Snake River, firefighters and equipment will be reassigned to other priority areas of the fire today.  

Cliff Mountain Fire

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 also was once two fires, the Muddy Fire and the Cliff Mountain Fire, which burned into each other. It is 1,108 acres with 20 percent containment, burning mostly in wilderness, with growth slowed in some areas due to steep rocks. Hells Canyon Dam and associated powerlines are threatened by the fire. Minimal fire activity was observed in the interior of this fire yesterday. No personnel are assigned to the fire. 

Weather/Fire Behavior: Today is forecasted to be warm with increasing cloud cover, with a slight chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper-80s, while relative humidity will be 10-15%. Downslope northeast winds in the morning will become west-northwest by late morning with gusts near 15 mph during the afternoon. 

Dead and down fuels will continue to dry, making all types of vegetation available to burn. In heavy grass, a new start could burn 440 acres in an hour if undetected. Minimal fire activity is expected today along the Snake River north of Oxbow; however, material could continue to roll down onto Hells Canyon Road. In the northern, eastern, and southern flanks of the fire, interior burning and spotting is likely, although fire activity is expected to be minimal. The Cliff Mountain Fire is expected to have minimal fire activity.

Air quality information is available at www.airnow.gov and www.wildlandfiresmoke.net. 

Evacuations: Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuations are still in effect for Cuprum, Bear, Wildhorse and Barber Flats per Adams County Sheriff’s Office. A Level 2 (Get Set - Be prepared to leave) evacuation notice is in effect for Ditch Creek and Paradise Flat, and a Level 1 (Get Ready) is in effect for Mill Creek. If you have evacuated areas under Level 3 evacuations, please do not go back. Fire personnel work closely with the sheriff’s office with recommendations to reenter evacuated areas when safe to do so.

Closures and Restrictions: The Payette National Forest issued a Forest Closure to protect public safety during the Limepoint and Cliff Mountain wildfires. The closure includes, but is not limited to, the following recreation areas: Big Bar, Black Lake, Sheep Rock, Kinney Point and Horse Mountain Lookout. Huckleberry Campground is also closed. For more information, see the full closure order and map at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/payette/fire.

Kleinschmidt Grade (Forest Road 050), Calf Pen Road and Landore Road are closed. The Council-Cuprum Road is closed at the Forest boundary at the snowmobile parking lot. Forest Road 454, which runs along the river, is open, but please drive with caution. You may see active fire, rolling debris, firefighting equipment and firefighters on and along the road. For your safety and the safety of firefighters, do not stop on the road.

A temporary flight restriction is in effect in and around the fire area. This includes use of personal drones. If you fly, we cannot fly.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Payette National Forest and all state, private and BLM lands in the fire area. Prohibited: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire except within a designated recreation site, or on your own land, and only within a permanent landowner-provided structure; and smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Fire Location:

• Wapiti: 2 miles SE of Grandjean 
• Bulltrout: 35 miles NE of Lowman 

Size: 

• Wapiti: 1337 acres  
• Bulltrout: 271 acres 

Containment: 

• Wapiti: 0% 
• Bulltrout: 74% 

Personnel: 

• Wapiti: 64
• Bulltrout: 96

Start Date:

• Wapiti: 7/24/2024 
• Bulltrout:7/25/2024 

Cause:

• Lightning

Incident Commander: 

• Mike Johnston, Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team #7 

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Summary: The Wapiti and Bulltrout fires resulted from a lightning storm on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.On July 31st an incident management team was delegated the West Mountain Complex which includes the Boulder, Wapiti and Bulltrout Fires on the Boise National Forest and the Wolf Creek Fire on the Payette National Forest. A full suppression strategy is being utilized on these lightning-caused fires. Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority for fire managers. 

Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior: Temperatures in the fire areas will remain in the 70s, with relative humidities rising slightly to 17-25%. Wind speeds will drop slightly from yesterday, with gusts of 15 mph. Downslope winds are expected in the morning, followed by upslope winds in the afternoon. Winds pushing to the southeast are possible, which could push the fire towards more dense vegetation. Dry thunderstorms are anticipated in the area over the weekend, with low chances of substantial moisture in the coming days. 

Actions:  Resources are identified and prepared for initial attack. Aircraft will be ready to support firefighters on the ground for any new fire starts. The Cascade area received several new fire starts on Monday evening on both the Boise and Payette National Forests. Alongside the local unit, the Incident Management Team is coordinating shared resources to staff those new starts. Great Basin Team #7 assumed command of two of those new starts, the Dollar and Snag fires at 6:00 AM today. Firefighter and public safety as well as the protection of values at risk remains the top priority of the team through all suppression efforts. 

Wapiti Fire: Firefighting crews remain engaged in implementing appropriate tactics give the fuel and terrain with the highest probability of success protecting the private property in the area. Yesterday, crews began firing operations to direct the fire away from private property and denser pockets of vegetation. Firing operations are used by wildfire managers to achieve suppression objectives by burning off unburned fuels between the current fire footprint and the primary containment lines. This firing operation has several days of careful planning between cooperators, agency administrators, incident commanders and on-the-ground overhead staff and crews. Crews will continue firing operations, as well as other strategies, to best protect nearby values at risk while keeping firefighters and the public safe. 

Bulltrout Fire: The Bulltrout Fire remains in patrol status. Firefighting crews continue to mop up and repair the disturbance that has resulted from suppression actions.

Important Information: For the Wapiti Fire, the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests have issued a closure order for roads, trails and lands encompassing the Wapiti Fire. The closure was enacted to protect public safety and support fire suppression activities. The closure affects interior travel on several National Forest System roads such as NFS Grandjean Road #524 and the Warm Springs Air Strip. Additional information about these closures can be found at https://tinyurl.com/2u8v3pf7

For the Bulltrout Fire, the Boise and Salmon‐Challis National Forests have issued a closure order for roads, trails and lands encompassing the Bulltrout Fire. The closure was enacted to protect public safety and support fire suppression activities. This closure includes National Forest System (NFS) Roads #579, #582 and several others. There are no disruptions in access to the Boundary Creek Boat Launch.  NFS Road #579 is open in its entirety from Highway 21 to NFS Road #568 to the Boundary Creek Boat Launch. Risk to responders and public safety remain the highest priority for the incident management team. Additional information about these closures can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/2u8v3pf7. The Boise National Forest is working on a reduction on the closure order area. This information will be shared when the new order is finalized. 

The evacuation of the Grandjean area and the Sawtooth Lodge remains in place and the incident management team is in close coordination with the Boise County Sheriff’s Office.

For timely information on evacuations, check out your county’s emergency alert system.  For Boise County, sign up for notifications from Alert Sense at: https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?regionid=1163.

Both fires are adjacent to Highway 21 which is a popular travel route in Central Idaho. With the influx of vehicles in the area from fire and support personnel, please use extreme caution when traveling along Highway 21 between Stanley and Lowman, to help ensure fire crews safety while working. 

The Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management are in Stage 1 fire restrictions on state, endowment, private and federal lands within the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Zone. For more information on the restrictions and a map visit: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/ 

Fire 

Western Idaho and eastern Oregon fires are significantly influencing AQI, especially the Paddock Fire north of Emmett. For more information on Limepoint/Cliff Mountain fire and other wildfire incidents, please visit Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ and the NASA FIRMs site: https://firms2.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/usfs/map/#d:2024- 08-06..2024-08-07;@-115.4,44.1,8.3z 

Smoke 

Morning down-terrain surface winds will push smoke from the Limepoint Fire SW down the Snake River corridor then shift mid to late morning to a more W-NW direction as the day progresses. The Town Gulch Fire (Oregon) continues to increase burned acreage and will impact Halfway, Oregon with AQI moderating between VUNH and USG. Midday westerlies will shift to winds from the NW in the late afternoon impacting Cascade, Idaho City, Boise, and Garden Valley - all in the UNH to VUNH range. The rest of the Outlook area should result in MODERATE today.