Location: 1 mile east of Boise, Idaho
Reported: October 4, 2024
Cause: Under investigation
Acres: 9,892
Containment: 66%
Personnel: 202
Fuels: Timber and short grass
Incident Activity: Nevada Team 2, a Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team, took command of the Valley Fire at 7:30 p.m. Mountain Time on October 7, 2024. The team brings additional resources to continue successful firefighting efforts. The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands and is a full fire suppression effort. Crews remain focused on the most active area of the fire in the north and northeast portion where it is burning in timber near Robie Creek residential areas. Fire containment has been successful on the west portion of the fire visible from Boise. The area is being carefully monitored, with crews ready to address any concerns as they arise.
Evacuations and Closures: No primary residences have been lost. The Robie Creek area is still in a “Ready” or Stage 1 evacuation status. Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff for updates. There is a Boise National Forest Valley Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices or contact the Mountain Home Ranger District at 208-587-7961. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has an interactive map that shows trails impacted by the Valley Fire. Visit https://arcg.is/10maj91
Weather: Light winds with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. Mostly clear skies. Fire fuels are dry with no meaningful rainfall expected this week.
Valley Fire Overview: The fire was reported Friday, October 4, 2024, about 1 mile east of Boise on the north side of Idaho State Highway 21. The fire was very visible from East Boise as it burned in mostly grassy fuels on the Boise Foothills front. Quick work on initial attack stopped the fire from reaching nearby homes. The Bureau of Land Management, Boise District, along with the Boise Fire Department and other local agencies led initial firefighting efforts. Resources include hotshot crews, engines, dozers, and aerial resources.
Prevention Message:
- Never leave campfires unattended. Ensure they are completely extinguished by drowning, stirring, and feeling for heat.
- Avoid burning during windy conditions. Wind can cause embers to spread quickly, igniting dry vegetation.
- Use spark arresters on equipment. Chainsaws, ATVs, and other machinery can produce sparks that ignite dry grass and brush.
- Obey all local fire restrictions. Check before starting any outdoor activities that involve fire.
