Wapiti Fire (IDBOF)
125,459 acre wildfire (72% contained)
Idaho City, Idaho, United States
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Cascade, Idaho, United States
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Idaho City, Idaho, United States
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Cascade, Idaho, United States
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Wildfire Status:
The Wapiti Fire, which ignited from a lightning strike on July 24, 2024, has now grown to encompass over 125,472 acres with a completion rate of 72% in containment efforts. Firefighters are utilizing a combination of confinement and containment strategies to manage the fire's extensive perimeter of 313 miles. Currently, 53% of the fire is under confinement, relying on natural geographical features to limit its growth, while 47% is under a full suppression strategy. The challenging steep terrain and difficult access have complicated firefighting efforts, necessitating a shift in strategies as the fire continues to burn across the Boise, Sawtooth, and Salmon-Challis National Forests.
In terms of response, a total of 621 personnel are engaged in fire suppression operations. The management of the fire has seen multiple teams take command, with the Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 7 currently at the helm. Various evacuation orders, forest and road closures, as well as temporary flight restrictions have been implemented to ensure public safety. The Sheriff’s offices of Boise and Custer Counties are providing updates on evacuation levels via their social media channels.
Weather conditions have also played a significant role in the fire's behavior, but specific indicators such as humidity, temperature, and wind speeds were not detailed. However, ongoing fire restrictions are in place across the region, and air quality advisories have been issued due to smoke from the fire. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to stay informed through official channels, including the Wapiti Fire Facebook page and local emergency management services, for the latest updates and safety information.
Visit Inciweb Incident Page for more information. Information on this page is provided for informational purposes only.
Containment History:
Date | Percent Contained |
---|---|
2024-08-01 | 0% contained |
2024-08-17 | 0% contained |
2024-08-24 | 10% contained |
2024-09-02 | 0% contained |
2024-09-03 | 4% contained |
2024-09-04 | 8% contained |
2024-09-12 | 12% contained |
2024-09-14 | 13% contained |
2024-09-16 | 29% contained |
2024-09-18 | 71% contained |
2024-09-19 | 72% contained |
Fire Growth History:
Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
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2024-07-28 | 50 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.2 sq km |
2024-07-31 | 50 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.2 sq km |
2024-08-01 | 85 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.3 sq km |
2024-08-04 | 86 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.3 sq km |
2024-08-06 | 205 acres | 0.3 sq mi | 0.8 sq km |
2024-08-07 | 740 acres | 1.2 sq mi | 3.0 sq km |
2024-08-08 | 1337 acres | 2.1 sq mi | 5.3 sq km |
2024-08-10 | 1705 acres | 2.7 sq mi | 6.8 sq km |
2024-08-11 | 2279 acres | 3.6 sq mi | 9.1 sq km |
2024-08-12 | 2452 acres | 3.8 sq mi | 9.8 sq km |
2024-08-13 | 2667 acres | 4.2 sq mi | 10.7 sq km |
2024-08-14 | 3104 acres | 4.9 sq mi | 12.4 sq km |
2024-08-15 | 3646 acres | 5.7 sq mi | 14.6 sq km |
2024-08-17 | 3979 acres | 6.2 sq mi | 15.9 sq km |
2024-08-18 | 4943 acres | 7.7 sq mi | 19.8 sq km |
2024-08-20 | 9049 acres | 14.1 sq mi | 36.2 sq km |
2024-08-21 | 13997 acres | 21.9 sq mi | 56.0 sq km |
2024-08-22 | 17520 acres | 27.4 sq mi | 70.1 sq km |
2024-08-23 | 35631 acres | 55.7 sq mi | 142.5 sq km |
2024-08-24 | 45000 acres | 70.3 sq mi | 180.0 sq km |
2024-08-25 | 68457 acres | 107.0 sq mi | 273.8 sq km |
2024-08-26 | 68124 acres | 106.4 sq mi | 272.5 sq km |
2024-08-27 | 70271 acres | 109.8 sq mi | 281.1 sq km |
2024-08-28 | 79745 acres | 124.6 sq mi | 319.0 sq km |
2024-08-29 | 89714 acres | 140.2 sq mi | 358.9 sq km |
2024-08-30 | 92141 acres | 144.0 sq mi | 368.6 sq km |
2024-08-31 | 94685 acres | 147.9 sq mi | 378.7 sq km |
2024-09-01 | 97753 acres | 152.7 sq mi | 391.0 sq km |
2024-09-02 | 107986 acres | 168.7 sq mi | 431.9 sq km |
2024-09-03 | 108163 acres | 169.0 sq mi | 432.7 sq km |
2024-09-04 | 110425 acres | 172.5 sq mi | 441.7 sq km |
2024-09-06 | 112321 acres | 175.5 sq mi | 449.3 sq km |
2024-09-07 | 114945 acres | 179.6 sq mi | 459.8 sq km |
2024-09-08 | 116788 acres | 182.5 sq mi | 467.2 sq km |
2024-09-10 | 120354 acres | 188.1 sq mi | 481.4 sq km |
2024-09-13 | 125429 acres | 196.0 sq mi | 501.7 sq km |
2024-09-14 | 125448 acres | 196.0 sq mi | 501.8 sq km |
2024-09-19 | 125459 acres | 196.0 sq mi | 501.8 sq km |