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Coordinates: 41°15′10″N 123°30′41″W / 41.252766°N 123.511358°W / 41.252766; -123.511358
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Boise Fire
Fire crews working the fire on August 10
Date(s)
  • August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09) – September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20)
LocationHumboldt and Siskiyou counties, California, United States
Coordinates41°15′10″N 123°30′41″W / 41.252766°N 123.511358°W / 41.252766; -123.511358
Statistics
Burned area12,967 acres (5,248 ha; 20 sq mi; 52 km2)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuriesUnknown
Structures destroyedUnknown
Ignition
CauseUnder investigation
Map
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Location of the fire in Northern California

The Boise Fire was a wildfire that burned in the Six Rivers National Forest in Northern California. It began on August 9, and burned 12,967 acres of land before being contained on September 20.

Progression

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The fire started on August 9, and by August 12 had grown to 1,621 acres and 27 personnel were assigned to the fire, including 7 helicopters. Crews worked to construct containment lines along the Le Perron Flat and Orleans Look out Road.[1] Fire conditions on August 11 and 12 had cooler temperatures and an overnight moisture recovery. Firefighters were approaching with a full suppression strategy and tried to establish containment lines on the east part of the fire.[2] The fire had grown to about 7,223 acres (2,923 ha). On August 13, crews began to prioritize the protection of structures along Le Perron Flat, and a dozerline was erected.[3] By August 14, evacuation orders were given out for residents near the fire in Humboldt and Siskiyou counties.[4]

On August 15, fire lines were improved,[5] and priorities of the fire crews shifted from construction of fire lines to keeping the footprint size minimal.[5] By August 16, it was determined to have burned 12,842 acres of land, and on August 17 crews worked to improve fire and dozer lines along the Orleans, Pearch Creek and Short Ranch areas. By August 19,[6] priorities again shifted to containment along the Trinity Alps Wilderness.[7][8][9] On September 20, the fire reached 100% containment.[10]

Effects

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Closures

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The Boise Fire resulted in a forest closure for Six Rivers National Forest.[11]

Evacuations

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Evacuation orders and warnings were sent out for residents of areas near the fire.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "Boise Fire Nearly Doubles in Size Since Yesterday, Up to an Estimated 7,200 Acres". lostcoastoutpost.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "August 15, 2024 - Boise Fire". InciWeb.
  6. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  8. ^ KRCR Staff (August 15, 2024). "Boise Fire grows to over 11K acres in Humboldt County". KRCR. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "Boise Fire in Humboldt & Siskiyou Counties, CA at 4,933 Acres with 0% Containment, Evacuation Levels "Go", Level 3 & 2 "Set" 8/12". The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon. August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "IMSR" (PDF). www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  11. ^ Collom, Liv; Alvarado, Damien (September 12, 2024). "All Siskiyou County evacuation orders lifted for Boise Fire". KDRV. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  12. ^ "Boise Fire | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
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