BOISE,
Idaho, Sept. 13, 2018 --Boise National Forest fire managers are
waiting for measurable precipitation before lifting the Stage 1 Fire
Restrictions. Conditions are extremely dry and any spark could result in
a wildfire.
Dry and warmer weather conditions are predicted
to return and continue through the weekend. Winds are expected to increase in
the late afternoons.
Boise National Forest visitors may have a
campfires within designated fee campgrounds and within established fire
structures.
The Idaho Fire Info website has information about
wildfires and restrictions for the entire state. http://www.idahofireinfo.com/
The 115 acre Casner Fire is
92 percent contained and was located 13 miles east of Lowman. Firefighters are
being released back to their home units. The 26 acre German Fire was contained on 9-12-2018. Fires will be monitored and
may continue to smoke until a significant amount of moisture arrives on the
forest.
An area closure near Grandjean for the Wapiti Fire remains in effect. Information is available on Inciweb
at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6176/
If you need more information regarding road and area closures or
fire restrictions, please visit the Boise National website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.
