Boise Fire Activity Picks Up Ahead of Low-Pressure System as Crews Increase Containment

As the Boise Fire continues to burn across northeastern Humboldt County and into Siskiyou County, firefighters are facing shifting weather conditions. Yesterday’s lower humidity and higher winds ahead of an approaching low-pressure system caused fire activity to intensify, particularly in the China Creek drainage. Despite these challenges, crews have made significant progress in their containment efforts.

As of today, the Boise Fire has grown to 12,842 acres, up from 12,622 acres yesterday. However, containment has seen a considerable boost, now standing at 28%, compared to 14% the previous day. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

California Team 11, led by Fogle, will arrive later today to begin shadowing California Team 10 on Friday and Saturday. Team 11 will assume command of the fire on Sunday, August 26, at 7 a.m.

Operational Update from Fire Command:

Firefighters patrolled the areas closest to structures overnight, as well as the Black Mountain Road area, where the fire has come down to the road. They are watching carefully for any still-smoldering material which can roll off the steep slope and ignite the unburned area across the road.

Firefighters completed the northern-most indirect line yesterday, leaving it prepared and plumbed should fire reach it. They have now hiked off the ridgeline and come back to camp, just in time for inclement weather.

The fire’s spread on the eastern side yesterday was well within indirect containment lines in the China Creek drainage. Crews estimate that they have another day of work on that line before it is completed, and they will continue that today as weather allows.

Quick Facts:

Weather and Fire Behavior from Fire Command:

A low-pressure system is moving into the area today with light rain anticipated by nightfall. A stronger system is expected, with an 80% chance of wetting rain arriving on Saturday. Sunday will remain unsettled, with hot, dry temperatures returning to the area on Monday.

Evacuation Information:

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Public Meeting:

A public meeting is scheduled at the Forks of Salmon Community Club on Saturday, August 24, at 5 p.m., providing an opportunity for community members to receive updates and ask questions about the fire and ongoing efforts.

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
• The Boise Fire Continues to Create an Impressive Smoke Column From Many Angles
• Humboldt County Sheriff Issues Evacuation Order and Evacuation Warning After Boise Fire Grew Rapidly
• Boise Fire Near Orleans Prompts Air Quality Advisories and Smoke Impacts Across Northern California
• Boise Fire Quieter But Still Adds Almost 2500 Acres in the Last Day
• Six Rivers National Forest issues Boise Fire closure order
• Boise Fire Continues to Affect Air Quality in Humboldt and Trinity Counties; Improvement Expected with Incoming Storm
• Boise Fire Poised to be the 11th Largest Fire in California This Year
• Boise Fire Grows to 11,426 Acres, Crews Brace for Incoming Storm
• Crews Hold Lines on Boise Fire in Northeastern Humboldt as Storm Passes
• Boise Fire in Northeastern Humboldt Grows to 12,125 Acres; Containment at 13%
• Strong Winds Then Rain Predicted for Boise Fire