Slab Fire (IDPAF)

First Reported: 2024-09-10 15:38:15 UTC on September 10, 2024
Inciweb page: IDPAF Slab Fire
Size: 50 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 50%
Slab Fire (2024-09-10)
50 acre wildfire (50% contained)
McCall, Idaho, United States
Nearby Fires:
Cliff Mountain (2024-07-29)
1,108 acre wildfire (75% contained)
Joseph, Oregon, United States
Limepoint Fire (2024-07-26)
33,084 acre wildfire (99% contained)
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Dollar Fire (2024-08-07)
4,360 acre wildfire (8% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Oxbow Fire (2024-07-27)
6,000 acre wildfire
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Wolf Creek Fire (2024-07-26)
1,154 acre wildfire (100% contained)
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Moore Square Complex (2024-09-05)
3,673 acre wildfire (50% contained)
Grangeville, Idaho, United States
Logan Fire (2024-09-10)
288 acre wildfire
McCall, Idaho, United States
Snag Fire (2024-08-08)
33,300 acre wildfire (33% contained)
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Cracker Jack Complex (2024-08-11)
5,240 acre wildfire
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Goat Fire (2024-08-12)
26,456 acre wildfire (0% contained)
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Lava Fire (2024-09-07)
97,844 acre wildfire (57% contained)
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Boulder Fire (2024-07-28)
wildfire
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Copper Fire (2024-09-06)
1,932 acre wildfire
McCall, Idaho, United States
Town Gulch (2024-08-08)
18,220 acre wildfire (89% contained)
Baker City, Oregon, United States
Parks Fire (2024-08-22)
5,884 acre wildfire

Wildfire Status:

The Slab Fire, located one mile east of Goose Lake, has currently burned approximately 50 acres and is making significant progress towards containment. Detected on September 8, the fire is now 50% contained, with firefighting efforts holding the fire in place and preventing further spread. Recent rainfall has aided in these containment efforts, and no additional spread of the fire is anticipated. Fortunately, there have been no area closures implemented due to the fire's status.

Fire agencies are actively engaged in managing the Slab Fire, and their efforts have been bolstered by favorable weather conditions, including the rain received overnight. This precipitation is crucial for firefighters as it reduces fire intensity and aids in suppression activities. Nearby, the Ram Fire has been successfully contained and declared out, indicating that resources are being effectively utilized in the region.

Overall, the situation regarding the Slab Fire appears stable, with no imminent threats to nearby areas. As containment efforts continue, fire officials remain optimistic about the fire's management and control, ensuring the safety of the surrounding communities.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-09-13 50% contained
2024-09-19 50% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-09-10 25 acres 0.0 sq mi 0.1 sq km
2024-09-11 25 acres 0.0 sq mi 0.1 sq km
2024-09-19 50 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.2 sq km