Pioneer Fire Update
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Garden Valley Area Fire Information: 844-633-3090
Boise National Forest Fire Information: 208-384-3266
@BoiseNF #PioneerFire 
Pioneer Fire
Acres:
181,065 Containment: 55% Personnel:
1,008
Resources assigned: 19 crews, 10 helicopters, 38 engines, 4
dozers, 10 watertenders and 3 masticators
BOISE, September 4, 2016 – Cooler temperatures,
higher relative humidity, and light winds limited fire growth to 765 acres on
Saturday, occurring mostly in the Bearskin Creek area. Progression is expected
to slow as the fire encounters old burn scars along with today’s forecasted
precipitation. Fire operations will
focus efforts in the heavier fuels on the western flank, east of Forest Service
Road 555 in the Scott Creek area. Along the eastern flank, crews will mop-up
and secure line east of Archie Mountain. Suppression repair is planned to begin
with minimal impact tactics along Clear Creek near Forest Service Road 582 to
protect critical bull trout habitat.
The Boise National Forest is reminding the public
that closure orders remain in effect for multiple roads and trails, for public
and firefighter safety. Check the Pioneer Fire Area Closure and updates at fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.
Smoke from the fire will continue to impact the
communities of Garden Valley, Lowman, Stanley and the surrounding areas. Air
quality is being monitored. The daily outlook for the region is available at idsmoke.blogspot.com.
Evacuation levels remain in place: Level 2 (Be Set) for summer homes located in
the Clear Creek area, Level 1 (Be Ready) for Pioneerville, Lowman, and for the
homes in the South Fork Road area, east of Grimes Creek, and along the South
Fork Payette River.
A Temporary Flight
Restriction is in place over the fire area. Private and commercial aircraft and
privately owned drones are prohibited from entering restricted air space.
Temporary Flight Restrictions can be found at
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_6910.html
Today, the Great Basin (GB) Team 2 takes full
command with Incident Commander Kim Martin after a smooth transition yesterday
from Incident Commander Beth Lund’s GB Team 1.
“Over the next several days, the GB Team 2 will
continue to build upon the success of Beth Lund’s GB Team 1 Team” said GB Team
2 Incident Commander Kim Martin. “The GB Team 2 plans to manage the fire in a
safe and appropriate manner in the best interest of the public and the Boise
National Forest.”
FIRE
INFORMATION — inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4866. Information is also available at facebook.com/Pioneer-Fire-682201165260518 or
email questions to pioneerfire2016@gmail.com
HUNT INFORMATION - https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2016/08/get-current-fire-information-here
FIRE RESTRICTIONS — Check fire restrictions at idahofireinfo.com
