The Boise Fire Continues to Create an Impressive Smoke Column From Many Angles

The Boise Fire continues to rage in northeastern Humboldt County and is  spreading into southwestern Siskiyou County. As of 2:20 p.m., the fire was 4,270 acres.

Boise Fire command stated this evening, “Air attack reported the ceiling of the fire at over 16,000 feet.” They said, “There’s a lot of energy in this fire, and VLATs [Very Large Air Tankers] are doing continuous drops.”

Earlier, in a 5:15 p.m. update, fire officials reported that fire activity increased significantly once the inversion lifted, forcing some firefighters to retreat for their safety. Aircraft have been working to cool the fire’s edge, and several crews have re-engaged in an effort to contain the blaze.

The fire has crossed Boise Creek and is now approximately two-thirds of the way up the slope to Antenna Ridge. Fire managers expect it to reach the top of the ridge by the end of the day. Crews have established lines at the ridge’s top and are actively burning off the ridge to hold the fire there.

Additionally, the Orleans Lookout has been wrapped for protection, and crews will be on a swing shift tonight to continue burning along the 10N01 road if conditions allow.

Earlier:

• Humboldt Co. Sheriff Issues Evacuation Orders and Warnings for Boise Fire
• Boise Fire Explodes Overnight to 915 Acres, Structures Threatened, Evacuations Ordered
• Boise Fire in Northeastern Humboldt Grows to 1,621 Acres
• Boise Fire in Northern Humboldt Balloons to 2,933 Acres Today
• Boise Fire Expands to 3610 Acres and There Is 0% Containment
• Boise Fire Forms Pyrocumulus Cloud This Afternoon