Bulltrout Fire 2024
Bulltrout Fire has burned 292 acres, burning 42 miles east of Cascade.
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The Bulltrout fire was started by lightning on the evening of July 24, 2024, approximately 35 miles northeast of Lowman along Idaho State Highway 21. Steep terrain, difficult access and unfavorable weather conditions encouraged fire spread. The Boise National Forest managed the fire until a Complex Incident Management Team was requested.
The Northern Rockies Complex Management Team 5, Rick Connell Incident Commander assumed command of Bull Trout Fire on August 10, 2024 at 6 AM along with the Wapiti Fire and the Middle Fork Complex (Bulldog, Nellie, and Anderson).
Currently no evacuations have been ordered. As of August 12th there is a closure around the fire perimeter in effect; please avoid the fire area so that fire suppression efforts are not impacted. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices
The Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management are in Stage 1 fire restrictions on state, endowment, private and federal lands within the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Zone. For more information, visit the Idaho fires Restrictions website at: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/
Fire Information Contact Information: 2024.MiddleForkComplex@firenet.gov or call 208-992-3045