Wapiti Fire (IDBOF)

First Reported: 2024-07-28 19:48:37 UTC on July 28, 2024
Inciweb page: IDBOF Wapiti Fire
Size: 129063 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 90%
Wapiti Fire (2024-07-28)
129,063 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Idaho City, Idaho, United States
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271 acre wildfire (92% contained)
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Bench Lake Fire (2024-07-14)
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61,495 acre wildfire (95% contained)
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Frog (2024-09-10)
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Goat Fire (2024-08-12)
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Snag Fire (2024-08-08)
33,437 acre wildfire (90% contained)
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Boulder Fire (2024-07-28)
wildfire
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Chimney Fire (2024-09-06)
6,521 acre wildfire (80% contained)
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Dollar Fire (2024-08-07)
4,360 acre wildfire (8% contained)
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Birch Fire (2024-09-27)
23,094 acre wildfire (100% contained)
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Lava Fire (2024-09-07)
97,585 acre wildfire (94% contained)
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Wolf Creek Fire (2024-07-26)
1,154 acre wildfire (100% contained)
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2024 Valley Fire (2024-10-07)
9,904 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Boise, Idaho, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Wapiti Fire, ignited by lightning on July 24, 2024, is currently active and located approximately 2 miles southwest of Grandjean, Idaho, within the Boise National Forest. As of now, the fire has burned approximately 90% of its perimeter, indicating significant growth and ongoing challenges due to steep terrain and difficult access for firefighting efforts. The fire's management has transitioned through several Incident Management Teams, with the current oversight by the Sawtooth Type 3 Team since October 8, 2024.

Firefighting efforts have been hampered by unfavorable weather conditions, which have made containment difficult. The fire has affected areas across the Boise, Sawtooth, and Salmon-Challis National Forests in Boise and Custer Counties. Due to the ongoing risk, multiple national forest closures are in effect, and the public is advised to stay informed through official channels such as the Boise and Sawtooth National Forest Facebook pages.

Recent updates indicate that while significant progress has been made in firefighting, caution is still advised for those entering the fire-scarred areas. Hazard trees, ash pits, stump holes, and debris slides remain potential threats, despite ongoing efforts to mitigate these dangers. The public is encouraged to check for updates on closure maps and other critical information through the provided links to ensure their safety as they navigate these regions affected by the fire.

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

Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-08-01 0% contained
2024-08-17 0% contained
2024-08-24 10% contained
2024-09-02 0% contained
2024-09-03 4% contained
2024-09-04 8% contained
2024-09-12 12% contained
2024-09-14 13% contained
2024-09-16 29% contained
2024-09-18 71% contained
2024-09-27 72% contained
2024-09-30 75% contained
2024-10-01 77% contained
2024-10-05 78% contained
2024-10-09 80% contained
2024-10-16 85% contained
2024-10-30 90% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-28 50 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.2 sq km
2024-07-31 50 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.2 sq km
2024-08-01 85 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.3 sq km
2024-08-04 86 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.3 sq km
2024-08-06 205 acres 0.3 sq mi 0.8 sq km
2024-08-07 740 acres 1.2 sq mi 3.0 sq km
2024-08-08 1337 acres 2.1 sq mi 5.3 sq km
2024-08-10 1705 acres 2.7 sq mi 6.8 sq km
2024-08-11 2279 acres 3.6 sq mi 9.1 sq km
2024-08-12 2452 acres 3.8 sq mi 9.8 sq km
2024-08-13 2667 acres 4.2 sq mi 10.7 sq km
2024-08-14 3104 acres 4.9 sq mi 12.4 sq km
2024-08-15 3646 acres 5.7 sq mi 14.6 sq km
2024-08-17 3979 acres 6.2 sq mi 15.9 sq km
2024-08-18 4943 acres 7.7 sq mi 19.8 sq km
2024-08-20 9049 acres 14.1 sq mi 36.2 sq km
2024-08-21 13997 acres 21.9 sq mi 56.0 sq km
2024-08-22 17520 acres 27.4 sq mi 70.1 sq km
2024-08-23 35631 acres 55.7 sq mi 142.5 sq km
2024-08-24 45000 acres 70.3 sq mi 180.0 sq km
2024-08-25 68457 acres 107.0 sq mi 273.8 sq km
2024-08-26 68124 acres 106.4 sq mi 272.5 sq km
2024-08-27 70271 acres 109.8 sq mi 281.1 sq km
2024-08-28 79745 acres 124.6 sq mi 319.0 sq km
2024-08-29 89714 acres 140.2 sq mi 358.9 sq km
2024-08-30 92141 acres 144.0 sq mi 368.6 sq km
2024-08-31 94685 acres 147.9 sq mi 378.7 sq km
2024-09-01 97753 acres 152.7 sq mi 391.0 sq km
2024-09-02 107986 acres 168.7 sq mi 431.9 sq km
2024-09-03 108163 acres 169.0 sq mi 432.7 sq km
2024-09-04 110425 acres 172.5 sq mi 441.7 sq km
2024-09-06 112321 acres 175.5 sq mi 449.3 sq km
2024-09-07 114945 acres 179.6 sq mi 459.8 sq km
2024-09-08 116788 acres 182.5 sq mi 467.2 sq km
2024-09-10 120354 acres 188.1 sq mi 481.4 sq km
2024-09-13 125429 acres 196.0 sq mi 501.7 sq km
2024-09-14 125448 acres 196.0 sq mi 501.8 sq km
2024-09-18 125459 acres 196.0 sq mi 501.8 sq km
2024-09-19 125472 acres 196.1 sq mi 501.9 sq km
2024-09-20 125474 acres 196.1 sq mi 501.9 sq km
2024-09-22 125476 acres 196.1 sq mi 501.9 sq km
2024-09-24 125478 acres 196.1 sq mi 501.9 sq km
2024-09-25 125479 acres 196.1 sq mi 501.9 sq km
2024-09-28 125508 acres 196.1 sq mi 502.0 sq km
2024-09-29 125540 acres 196.2 sq mi 502.2 sq km
2024-10-01 125624 acres 196.3 sq mi 502.5 sq km
2024-10-03 125758 acres 196.5 sq mi 503.0 sq km
2024-10-06 125965 acres 196.8 sq mi 503.9 sq km
2024-10-07 126817 acres 198.2 sq mi 507.3 sq km
2024-10-08 127043 acres 198.5 sq mi 508.2 sq km
2024-10-10 127261 acres 198.8 sq mi 509.0 sq km
2024-10-12 128020 acres 200.0 sq mi 512.1 sq km
2024-10-14 128167 acres 200.3 sq mi 512.7 sq km
2024-10-17 128357 acres 200.6 sq mi 513.4 sq km
2024-10-18 129060 acres 201.7 sq mi 516.2 sq km
2024-10-30 129063 acres 201.7 sq mi 516.3 sq km