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This will be the final update for this fire. For updated information, please contact:  Fire Information Phone: 720-237-4966 Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Incident Overview The fire did not grow yesterday; the containment remained the same. No initial attack … Continue reading →

The road to Atlanta via Edna Creek will be closed to all traffic in both directions from 0900 until the convoy is back out of the closure area TODAY Sept 11th, 2012. The heavy equipment convoy will be lead by pilot … Continue reading →

Yesterday, numerous lightning strikes in the Emmett and Lowman Ranger Districts of the Boise National Forest ignited at least 15 new wildfires between Schafer Butte and Elk Creek Guard Station. Firefighters responded to the new starts located 7 miles northeast … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2012 8:00 a.m. Website: www.inciweb.org Fire Information (Main): 720.237.4966 Fire Information (Pine/Featherville area): 208.653.2164, 208.653.2584 Boise National Forest: 208.373.4100 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/boisenffires Check out photos at: www.flickr.com/photos/wildland-fires-2012 Fire Facts: Date started: August 3, 2012 Number of Personnel: 491 Location: Featherville, Idaho Crews: Type 1: 0, Type … Continue reading →

Current Situation: Fire activity on most of the Trinity Ridge Fire was light on Friday. However, moderate fire behavior was seen near West Warrior Peak and Rainbow Basin, where trees and other fuels are still actively burning. Helicopters were used … Continue reading →

Current Situation: Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of firefighters over the last month the command team is placing portions of thefire in aerial monitoring status. Crews and resources have been freed up to relocate from the Trinity Ridge … Continue reading →

The Alaska Interagency Type 1 Team is hosting a community meeting at Bison Elementary School in Idaho City on Friday, September 7, at 5 p.m. Residents are encouraged to come meet the team and have questions answered.

Current Situation: Firefighting efforts on the Trinity Ridge Fire will be consolidated under the Alaska Type 1 Incident Management Team lead by Incident Commander Tom Kurth. The Boise National Forest has reduced the size of the closure area around the … Continue reading →

Incident Overview The Trinity Ridge Fire is increasingly slowing, cooling and diminishing in intensity. Along the western flank of the fire, crews are continuing to prepare the Middle Fork Road for the fire’s approach. Helicopters are being used to slow … Continue reading →