Bench Lake Fire (IDSTF)
2,595 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
Bench Lake Fire
129,063 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Idaho City, Idaho, United States
Wapiti Fire
271 acre wildfire (92% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Bulltrout Fire
3,020 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
Frog
61,495 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Idaho City, Idaho, United States
Middle Fork Complex Fire: Bulldog and Nellie
6,521 acre wildfire (80% contained)
Fairfield, Idaho, United States
Chimney Fire
35,648 acre wildfire (51% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Goat Fire
23,094 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Challis, Idaho, United States
Birch Fire
33,437 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Snag Fire
4,360 acre wildfire (8% contained)
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Dollar Fire
wildfire
Cascade, Idaho, United States
Boulder Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Bench Lake Fire, which ignited on July 11, 2024, approximately 8 miles south of Stanley, Idaho, has burned a total of 2,595 acres. As of the latest update, the fire is 90% contained, with minimal fire activity reported in the area. Fire management transitioned to a local unit incident commander on August 4, and crews have been observing smoldering pockets of heat, particularly along the western shoreline of Redfish Lake. Reconnaissance flights have shown isolated heat pockets within the fire perimeter, expected to persist as larger fuels continue to burn down.
Current response efforts involve a total of 11 personnel dedicated to monitoring and controlling the fire. Planned actions include patrolling and monitoring the area both by air and ground as necessary. The suppression and repair plans have been completed, with ongoing repairs to roads and trails in the vicinity. An initial Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment is scheduled for August 9, aimed at evaluating the potential long-term impacts of the fire.
Weather conditions have played a role in the fire's behavior, with limited potential for additional spread due to the sparse fuel and extensive rock features surrounding the fire. Visitors to the area are advised to remain aware of closure zones related to the Bench Lake and Wapiti fires, with further details available on the Forest Service website. The overall outlook indicates continued monitoring and low potential for expansion, particularly on the fire's western flank.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-16 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-18 | 3% contained |
| 2024-07-20 | 8% contained |
| 2024-07-22 | 13% contained |
| 2024-07-23 | 23% contained |
| 2024-07-25 | 45% contained |
| 2024-07-26 | 58% contained |
| 2024-07-27 | 72% contained |
| 2024-08-02 | 85% contained |
| 2024-10-30 | 90% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 738 acres | 1.2 sq mi | 3.0 sq km |
| 2024-07-16 | 1275 acres | 2.0 sq mi | 5.1 sq km |
| 2024-07-18 | 1850 acres | 2.9 sq mi | 7.4 sq km |
| 2024-07-19 | 2037 acres | 3.2 sq mi | 8.1 sq km |
| 2024-07-20 | 2427 acres | 3.8 sq mi | 9.7 sq km |
| 2024-07-21 | 2538 acres | 4.0 sq mi | 10.2 sq km |
| 2024-07-22 | 2567 acres | 4.0 sq mi | 10.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-30 | 2595 acres | 4.1 sq mi | 10.4 sq km |