Press release from Six Rivers National Forest:

Quick Facts:

• Acres: 7,223 (flown at approx 10 p.m., some area to the east was unreadable due to smoke.)
• Detection Date: August 9, 2024
• Containment: 0%
• Cause: Under investigation
• Crews: 18
• Engines: 30
• Dozers: 4
• Helicopters: 12
• Total Personnel: 610
• Fixed wing: available as needed

Information: Here.

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• No structures have been reported as damaged or destroyed despite yesterday’s significant fire run.

• Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, August 15 at 2 p.m. for an online Ask the Incident Commander information meeting. Link TBD.

• Get all your Boise Fire information in one mobile-friendly place! https://linktr.ee/

• There have been no changes to evacuation status since the start of the incident. Evacuations are in place for the Boise Fire for residents near the fire area in Humboldt County. For the most current evacuation information please visit the Boise Fire linktree or visit—

• Humboldt County: https://humboldtgov.org/356/

• Siskiyou County: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/

Leader’s Intent: The Boise Fire is being managed with a full suppression strategy.

Operational Update:

Critical fire behavior was observed yesterday after the inversion lifted and the fire got into alignment with the Boise Creek drainage. The growth was primarily to the east.. Crews had spent the previous days opening and improving lines along Antenna Ridge and those were defended overnight west of Orleans Mountain although significant spotting occurred. Crews were able to get hose lays into the area after activity decreased, and they continued to contain and mop up those spots into the early morning hours. Despite the fire activity, crews were able to continue firing off the Antenna Ridge Road to deepen containment to provide protection for Orleans. Structural assessments will continue today with a large influx of resources coming in to assist. Crews began looking for opportunities to contain the fire on its east side yesterday. This could include locating and re-opening previous fire lines.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

The weather today is anticipated to be similar to yesterday, with cooler temperatures and good overnight moisture recovery. All the elements remain in place for active fire behavior after the inversion lifts in the afternoon. Fuels remain critically dry in the fire area, and the fire has been primarily driven by those heavy, dry fuels and the area topography.