Grouse Fire

Unit Information

Boise National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
1249 S. Vinnell Way
Boise, ID 83709

Incident Contacts

Venetia Gempler
Email: venetia.gempler@usda.gov
Phone: 208-373-4105
Hours: M-F-9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sarah Jorgenson
Email: sarah.jorgenson@usda.gov
Phone: 208-565-7408
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 8 p.m

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Highlighted Activity

09/21/2020 9-21-2020 Grouse Fire FINAL Update unless significant fire activity occurs

Grouse Fire Update - September 21, 2020 3,980 acres 40 percent contained Location: 6 miles northeast of Pine, Idaho Start: Sept. 6 Cause: Under investigation Fire operations will...

News - 09/21/2020

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The Grouse Fire started Sept. 6, 2020, about 7:30 p.m. The fire’s ignition location was along the boundary of the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests about 6 miles northeast of Pine, Idaho, in the area of National Forest System (NFS) roads 166 and 166e. Campers were evacuated from the area of the closure.

September 21 - This will be the final update unless significant fire activity occurs.

The Grouse fire is currently 3,980 acres. The fire crossed into the Sawtooth National Forest and both forests are coordinating on the management of the fire. For public health and safety, a multi-forest closure is in place for the entire fire area. The Incident Commander and all firefighting personnel appreciate the public’s cooperation in staying out of the forest closure area and the Incident Command Post.

The local unit will manage the fire.

Objectives: An area closure is in place, including a number of trails and roads. Bulldozers and handcrews continue to put in line where possible with ground crews cutting line where the dozer is not able. Aircraft will continue to support ground efforts as needed. Fire crews are working along NFS road 166 to reduce fire activity to the west if the fire progression changes.

Weather: Colder temperatures and higher RHs will be in place for the day, but a warming trend is expected into this week.

Closures: Closures have been lifted. 10-15-2020

Reminder: Please be aware of forest fire restrictions before heading out.

Basic Information

Current as of
Incident Type	Wildfire
Cause	Human
Date of Origin	Sunday September 06th, 2020 approx. 11:15 PM
Location	35 Miles NNE OF Glenns Ferry, ID
Incident Commander	R ERNE ID-BOF
Incident Description	Minimal, Creeping, Smoldering, Backing
Coordinates	43.541 latitude, -115.173 longitude

Current Situation

Total Personnel	13
Size	3,999 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained	55%
Estimated Containment Date	Tuesday October 20th, 2020 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved	Brush and Timber
Significant Events	Closure has been lifted 10-15-2020

Outlook

Planned Actions	PLANNED ACTIONS FOR THE NEXT WEEK INCLUDE, MONITORING THE FIRE FOR ANY SMOKE AND SUPRESSION REPAIR ON THE WESTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN FLANKS.
Projected Incident Activity	Unsettled conditions will continue early next week with a chance of showers in the north and cool breezy conditions. Dry weather and seasonable temperatures return midweek.
Remarks	Grouse Fire is being managed by the local unit.