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Unit Information

Payette National Forest 
500 N Mission St 
McCall, 
Idaho 
83638 
Payette National Forest 
500 N Mission St 
McCall, 
Idaho 
83638 

Incident Contacts

  • Middle Fire Information
    Phone:
    208-473-7039

9/14/2022 Tenmile and Middle Fires Update

Middle
Publication Type: News 09/15/2022

Tenmile Fire:

Yesterday crews continued prepping and improving roads to use as indirect containment lines. Similar work will continue over the next several days. Preparation is also ongoing around the communities of Burgdorf and Secesh where crews are installing water pumps and hoses, building containment lines, and clearing vegetation.

Fire activity has moderated on the Tenmile Fire due to the recent precipitation, however, the perimeter and the interior of the fire remain active. After it rains, the fuels absorb moisture which shortens and reduces the active burn period, but when the cloud cover lifts and the sun returns, there will be an uptick in fire activity and single and group tree torching is possible in pockets of dry vegetation.  

The east side of the fire is burning through brush and heavy dead and down fuels within the 2000 Burgdorf Junction fire scar. The larger dead and down vegetation will hold heat longer than finer fuels and although fire activity is currently moderated, plans are in place should fire activity increase.

Cloud cover lingered into the afternoon yesterday impacting the use of aircraft. Cloud cover is expected to remain over the area again today likely limiting the use of aircraft until the weather lifts around midday. Chance of showers and thunderstorms continues through Friday.

Middle Fire:

The Middle Fire received wetting rain over the fire area which reduced fire activity to minimal creeping and smoldering. Hotshot crews engaged in direct suppression efforts on the fire and were able to gain 85% containment. Crews will continue working to achieve 100% containment, anticipated over the next couple of days.

Air Quality:

Due to the recent precipitation in the area, air quality has shifted to the moderate category. However, smoke will remain in areas near the fire. Much of the smoke in the surrounding area is due to the large fires burning in other states. Visit airnow.gov for more information.

Closure: 

For the safety of firefighters and the public, an emergency fire area closure order is in effect for the Tenmile Fire. The complete closure order, including a full description of the trails, roads, and areas closed and an accompanying map, is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8401/. 
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