UPDATE (August 8, 11:40 am): The BLM Owyhee Field Office has announced that the closure of the Jump Creek Recreation site due to the Jump Fire will be lifted at 6 pm on Thursday, August 8.
The end of the closure comes as forward progression of the Jump Fire has stopped according to BLM Idaho Fire. Even though the fire is 100% contained it may continue to produce smoke in the area.
The BLM encourages the public to obey all evacuation orders issued by the Sheriff’s Office. For the latest information on Idaho wildfires, visit Idaho Fire Info.
UPDATE (August 6, 2024): The Bureau of Land Management Owyhee Field Office has announced temporary closures due to the risks presented by the growing Jump Fire which has burned over 12,000 acres with no containment at this time.
The temporary closure included the Jump Creek Recreation Site, which is located just seven miles southwest of Marsing. The full details of the closure are available here.
The closure is set to remain in place until the risk of wildland fire subsides.
BLM Idaho Fire has also been working to fight the 101 fire located just 7 miles outside of Glenns Ferry, and now fire crews say they estimate the flames will be fully contained by 8 p.m. on August 6.
Overnight storm fires have created an unpleasant smokey atmosphere for those waking up this morning.
Bruneau Fire- Broke out near the intersection of Hwy 51 and Crane Falls Rd. moving toward Colyer Rd.
The fire posed a significant danger to the community, but thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of first responders, that fire has been brought under control. The cause is still under investigation and was mapped at 545 acres.
Coldspring Fire- Popped up north of Hammett. The spread has been stopped at 4 acres and was caused by lightning.
Jump Fire- Also started by lightning and located near Jump Creek southwest of Marsing. The total size is estimated at 12,000 acres.
Oreana Fire- Just south of Oreana, this fire is sized at 1,600 acres and was caused by lightning. Crews expect to have control of the fire by tomorrow evening.
Basin Fire- Located three miles east of Glenns Ferry and is 7,000 acres and growing. Crews are working to slow the spread and establish containment lines.
101 Fire- About four miles southeast of King Hill, the 101 Fire has grown to 2,000 acres. Crews the community to use caution in the area, as roadways may be impacted by smoke.
