Oxbow Fire (IDPAF)

First Reported: 2024-07-27 21:02:11 UTC on July 27, 2024
Inciweb page: IDPAF Oxbow Fire
Size: 6000 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: Unknown
Oxbow Fire (2024-07-27)
6,000 acre wildfire
Council, Idaho, United States
Nearby Fires:
Limepoint Fire (2024-07-26)
33,084 acre wildfire (99% contained)
Council, Idaho, United States
Cliff Mountain (2024-07-29)
1,108 acre wildfire (75% contained)
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Town Gulch (2024-08-08)
18,220 acre wildfire (89% contained)
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Slab Fire (2024-09-10)
50 acre wildfire (50% contained)
McCall, Idaho, United States
Badland Complex 2024 (2024-07-24)
54,563 acre wildfire (99% contained)
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Wolf Creek Fire (2024-07-26)
1,154 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Durkee Fire (2024-07-18)
294,265 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Baker City, Oregon, United States
Lava Fire (2024-09-07)
97,844 acre wildfire (57% contained)
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Dollar Fire (2024-08-07)
4,360 acre wildfire (8% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Boulder Fire (2024-07-28)
wildfire
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Moore Square Complex (2024-09-05)
3,673 acre wildfire (50% contained)
Grangeville, Idaho, United States
Snag Fire (2024-08-08)
33,300 acre wildfire (33% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Oxbow Fire, which ignited on July 25, 2024, near the Oxbow Dam in Hells Canyon, has now merged with the Limepoint Fire within the Payette National Forest. As of July 30, 2024, the fire has grown to encompass approximately 6,000 acres. The cause of the fire has been attributed to lightning strikes in the region. Fire agencies are actively monitoring the situation and coordinating responses with updates available on the Limepoint Fire InciWeb page.

Firefighting efforts have been intensified due to the merging of the two fires, requiring additional resources and personnel to manage the larger incident. Agencies are focused on containment strategies and protecting nearby communities from the advancing flames. Weather conditions play a crucial role in the firefighting efforts, and current assessments will take into account factors such as wind speed, humidity levels, and temperature to optimize response tactics.

Fire officials encourage residents and visitors in the vicinity to stay informed and adhere to any evacuation orders or safety advisories. The situation remains dynamic, and updates on the fire's status and firefighting efforts will continue to be provided through official channels as conditions evolve.

Visit Inciweb Incident Page for more information. Information on this page is provided for informational purposes only.

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-27 2500 acres 3.9 sq mi 10.0 sq km
2024-09-19 6000 acres 9.4 sq mi 24.0 sq km