Rock Fire (2025-08-14)

2,796 acre wildfire (87% contained)
InciWeb page: IDBOF Rock Fire Status: Active Size: 2,796 acre Contained: 87%

Rock Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Rock Fire Fire Growth History
Rock Fire Containment History

Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 28, 2025 Other
Rock Fire reaches 42% containment at 2,792 acres with nearly 800 personnel deployed. No acreage or containment changes overnight. Fire received precipitation but hot spots remain requiring continued suppression efforts.
Aug 27, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Valley County Sheriff's Office downgrades evacuation orders: Zone WM05 cleared of all evacuations, Zone WM07 downgraded from 'Set' to 'Ready' status. Zone WM06 remains at 'Ready' level. Significant progress in containment allows for evacuation reductions.
Aug 26, 2025 Other
Rock Fire containment increases to 37% at 2,792 acres with containment established on northern and southeastern perimeters. Flash flood watch issued from noon August 26 through Wednesday evening. Interior vegetation may continue smoldering for weeks.
Aug 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Valley County Sheriff's Office upgrades evacuation status for Zone WM-07 from Level 1 'Ready' to Level 2 'Set'. Residents in West Mountain area must be prepared to leave immediately if conditions deteriorate. Zones WM05 and WM06 remain at Level 1 'Ready' status.
Aug 16, 2025 Other
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team assumes command of Rock Fire. Fire estimated at 2,673 acres with 0% containment and 575 personnel deployed. Level 1 evacuation orders remain in effect for West Mountain zones WM05, WM06, WM07.
Aug 15, 2025 Road closure
Rock Fire grows to 2,800 acres with 0% containment. Boise and Payette National Forests implement area, road, and trail closures for public and firefighter safety. Upper French Creek Campground closed, all other campgrounds remain open.
Aug 15, 2025 Other
Tamarack Resort begins phased reopening with select operations including Osprey Meadows Golf Course, dining, and spa. Marina, ziplining, Mid Mountain Lodge, and lift-served activities remain closed as safety evaluations continue.
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 'Ready' evacuation notice issued for West Mountain residents (zones WM05, WM06, WM07) due to Rock Fire activity south of Tamarack Resort. Fire has grown to approximately 1,871+ acres with no containment. Residents should prepare evacuation plans and monitor for updates.
Aug 13, 2025 Other
Lightning-caused Rock Fire ignites at 12:37 a.m. near Tamarack Resort, approximately 1.5 miles south of the resort. Fire is one of several lightning-caused fires that started between evening of August 12 and early morning August 13 across Boise and Payette National Forests.
Aug 13, 2025 Other
Tamarack Resort suspends all operations until further notice due to Rock Fire proximity. Resort closed out of abundance of caution as fire burns approximately 1.5 miles south. No structures currently affected but heavy smoke present in area.

Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 25, 2025 Other
Rock Fire shows significant containment progress reaching 29-37% contained with 2,792 acres burned. Nearly 877-900 personnel continue firefighting efforts. Zone WM-07 remains under Level 2 'Set' evacuation status. Crews focus on strengthening containment lines on eastern side and northern section.
Aug 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Valley County Sheriff's Office upgrades evacuation status for Zone WM-07 from Level 1 'Ready' to Level 2 'Set'. Residents in West Mountain area must be prepared to leave immediately if conditions deteriorate. Zones WM05 and WM06 remain at Level 1 'Ready' status.
Aug 16, 2025 Other
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team assumes command of Rock Fire. Fire estimated at 2,673 acres with 0% containment and 575 personnel deployed. Level 1 evacuation orders remain in effect for West Mountain zones WM05, WM06, WM07.
Aug 15, 2025 Road closure
Rock Fire grows to 2,800 acres with 0% containment. Boise and Payette National Forests implement area, road, and trail closures for public and firefighter safety. Upper French Creek Campground closed, all other campgrounds remain open.
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 'Ready' evacuation notice issued for West Mountain residents (zones WM05, WM06, WM07) due to Rock Fire activity south of Tamarack Resort. Fire has grown to approximately 1,871+ acres with no containment. Residents should prepare evacuation plans and monitor for updates.
Aug 13, 2025 Other
Lightning-caused Rock Fire ignites at 12:37 a.m. near Tamarack Resort, approximately 1.5 miles south of the resort. Fire is one of several lightning-caused fires that started between evening of August 12 and early morning August 13 across Boise and Payette National Forests.
Aug 13, 2025 Other
Tamarack Resort suspends all operations until further notice due to Rock Fire proximity. Resort closed out of abundance of caution as fire burns approximately 1.5 miles south. No structures currently affected but heavy smoke present in area.

Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 22, 2025 Other
Rock Fire remains at 0% containment after growing to 2,813 acres. Nearly 900 personnel continue battling the lightning-caused fire burning 5 miles southwest of Donnelly. Zone WM-07 remains under Level 2 'Set' evacuation status.
Aug 19, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Valley County Sheriff's Office upgrades evacuation status for Zone WM-07 from Level 1 'Ready' to Level 2 'Set'. Residents in West Mountain area must be prepared to leave immediately if conditions deteriorate.
Aug 16, 2025 Other
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team assumes command of Rock Fire. Fire estimated at 2,673 acres with 0% containment and 575 personnel deployed. Level 1 evacuation orders remain in effect for West Mountain zones WM05, WM06, WM07.
Aug 15, 2025 Road closure
Rock Fire grows to 2,800 acres with 0% containment. Boise and Payette National Forests implement area, road, and trail closures for public and firefighter safety. Upper French Creek Campground closed, all other campgrounds remain open.
Aug 13, 2025 Other
Tamarack Resort suspends all operations until further notice due to Rock Fire proximity. Resort closed out of abundance of caution as fire burns approximately 1.5 miles south. No structures currently affected but heavy smoke present in area.
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 'Ready' evacuation notice issued for West Mountain residents (zones WM05, WM06, WM07) due to Rock Fire activity south of Tamarack Resort. Fire has grown to approximately 1,871+ acres with no containment. Residents should prepare evacuation plans and monitor for updates.

Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 16, 2025 Other
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team assumes command of Rock Fire. Fire estimated at 2,673 acres with 0% containment and 575 personnel deployed. Level 1 evacuation orders remain in effect for West Mountain zones WM05, WM06, WM07.
Aug 15, 2025 Road closure
Rock Fire grows to 2,800 acres with 0% containment. Boise and Payette National Forests implement area, road, and trail closures for public and firefighter safety. Upper French Creek Campground closed, all other campgrounds remain open.
Aug 13, 2025 Other
Tamarack Resort suspends all operations until further notice due to Rock Fire proximity. Resort closed out of abundance of caution as fire burns approximately 1.5 miles south. No structures currently affected but heavy smoke present in area.
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 'Ready' evacuation notice issued for West Mountain residents (zones WM05, WM06, WM07) due to Rock Fire activity south of Tamarack Resort. Fire has grown to approximately 1,871+ acres with no containment. Residents should prepare evacuation plans and monitor for updates.

Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 13, 2025 Other
Tamarack Resort suspends all operations until further notice due to Rock Fire proximity. Resort closed out of abundance of caution as fire burns approximately 1.5 miles south. No structures currently affected but heavy smoke present in area.
Aug 13, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 'Ready' evacuation notice issued for West Mountain residents (zones WM05, WM06, WM07) due to Rock Fire activity south of Tamarack Resort. Fire has grown to approximately 1,900+ acres with no containment estimate. Residents should prepare evacuation plans and monitor for updates.

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