Rock Fire Active 2025

Started: Aug 14 2,796 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Cascade, Idaho, United States
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Rock Fire Fire Growth History
Rock Fire Containment History

Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Sep 05, 2025 Other
Rock Fire reaches 81% containment at 2,796 acres with approximately 270 personnel deployed. Crews continue 'seek and destroy' operations to extinguish isolated hot spots. Staff size reduced as fire becomes more controlled.
Sources: Rock Fire: Crews maintain 81% containment on Idaho wildfire | ktvb.com (2025-09-05)
Aug 29, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Zone WM06 cleared of all evacuation notices, marking further progress in evacuation reductions. Zone WM07 remains at 'Ready' status. Fire officials continue evaluating containment lines for additional evacuation relief.
Sources: Idbof Rock Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-29) Rock Fire containment rises to 65% as some evacuation orders are lifted (2025-08-27)
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.
Sources: Rock Fire raises containment to 42%, progress continues (2025-08-28) Idbof Rock Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-28)
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.
Sources: Idbof Rock Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-27) Rock Fire containment rises to 65% as some evacuation orders are lifted (2025-08-27)
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.
Sources: Firefighters strengthen lines as Rock Fire containment grows to 37% near Tamarack Resort (2025-08-26)
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.
Sources: Idbof Rock Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-19) Sheriff's office upgrades evacuation orders to Level 2 "Set" for area near Rock Fire (2025-08-19)
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.
Sources: Idbof Rock Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-16) Firefighters battle Rock Fire as flash flood watch looms (2025-08-16)
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.
Sources: Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Reopens Select Operations After Wildfire Shutdown (2025-08-15) Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Partially Reopens After Rock Fire Closure (2025-08-15)
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.
Sources: Boise National Forest | Firefighters continue attack on Rock Fire | Forest Service (2025-08-15) Boise, Payette forests announce closures as Rock Fire containment efforts continue (2025-08-15)
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.
Sources: Fires spread to 1,000 acres near Tamarack, prompting resort to close (2025-08-13) Wildfires erupt near Tamarack Resort after Tuesday night storm - Valley Lookout (2025-08-13)
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.
Sources: Idbof Rock Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-13) Wildfires erupt near Tamarack Resort after Tuesday night storm - Valley Lookout (2025-08-13)
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.
Sources: Valley County issues 'Ready' evacuation notice for West Mountain amid Rock Fire activity (2025-08-13) Idbof Rock Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-13)

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