The Boise Fire as of this morning. The squares are satellite-detected hotspots: Red squares were detected within the last six hours, orange within the last 12 and yellow within the last 24.

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PREVIOUSLY:

• Orleans Locals Talk About Living in the Shadow of the Boise Fire as it Consumes Another 1,400 Acres Since This Morning

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Press release from the Boise Fire incident management team:

Quick Facts:

• Acres: 9,690
  
• Detection Date: August 9, 2024
  
• Containment: 0%
  
• Cause: Under investigation
  
• Crews: 22
  
• Engines: 30
  
• Dozers: 4
  
• Helicopters: 12
  
• Total Personnel: 816
  
• Fixed wing: available as needed
  
• Information: https://linktr.ee/

Headlines

• Fire information phone: 707 572-4860 or email at 2024.Boise@firenet.gov

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

• Join us TODAY, Thursday, August 15 at 2 p.m. for an online Ask the Incident Commander information meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/

• Join us TOMORROW for a community meeting in Forks of Salmon at the Community Club at 5 p.m. This meeting will not be livestreamed.

• 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:

Last night was quiet on the fireline and night shift resources were able to continue mopping up and improving lines protecting the structures in Orleans, Pearch Creek, along the Red Cap Road, at Le Perron Flat, and Short Ranch. They are falling snags along the edge and removing vegetation close to the lines to ensure that containment is secure. Today, two divisions have been added to the fire on its east side, and those resources will begin working to reopen lines from the Orleans Mountain Road and working their way onto High Point Ridge via the Nordheimer Trail to determine viable options for containment. While there are few opportunities for containment in those areas, the objective is to keep the fire footprint as small as possible, and crews will take advantage of today’s favorable conditions to continue their good work.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with cool temperatures and increased humidity. Light winds are predicted for the afternoon, especially in east/west aligned drainages and on exposed ridges.