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Please join Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3 for updates on the Middle Fork Complex Fire, and meet the incoming Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 5. We will be holding the meeting at 6:00 PM at the White Barn: 85 Severence road Garden Valley, Idaho. 

Fire Size: 56,806 Acres Completion:14%Resources: 919

Middle Fork Complex UpdateMonday, September 2, 2024Fire Size: 56,806Completion: 14%Total Resources: 934

There is a structure protection group assigned to the Middle Fork Complex who's incident command post is in Garden Valley, Idaho on the Boise National Forest. 17 engines and water tenders are tasked with locating, accessing and prepping around structures and identifying mitigation needs for homes in the wildland urban interface throughout the fire. Specifically, these firefighters are responsible for preparing and protecting structures threatened by wildfire. 

The 15-person Lucky Peak Rappel Crew works with a Type 2 helicopter and is based at Lucky Peak Helibase and Fire Station, just outside of Boise. The Heli-rappellers are trained and equipped for initial attack, manage and support fire and aviation suppression efforts on a local and national level, and perform aviation related projects in support of forest resource needs. This crew is assigned to the Middle Fork Complex Fires which are burning near Garden Valley, Crouch, and Lowman, Idaho.  

On Thursday, August 29, the Middle Fork Complex Fire’s Public Information Officers had an exciting opportunity to visit Garden Valley School in Garden Valley, Idaho, and chat with students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The day was split into two energetic assemblies—one for the Kindergarten through Grade 5 group (elementary) and one for the Grade 6 through Grade 12 group (middle and high school).

Middle Fork Complex UpdateSaturday, August 31, 2024Fire Size: 54,333Completion: 10%Total Resources: 973

Middle Fork Complex UpdateFriday, August 30, 2024Fire Size: 53,689Completion: 6%Total Resources: 966Community MeetingA community meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the White Barn Building near 85 Severance Road, Garden Valley, Idaho. The Incident Commander, key team members, and Boise National Forest representatives will update on the fire and any questions.

Middle Fork Complex UpdateThursday, August 29, 2024Fire Size: 52,974Completion: 5%Total Resources: 890

Maps are invaluable tools that guide us and tell fascinating stories. When it comes to wildland fires, Geographic Information Specialists (GIS) create a series of maps each day to assist Incident Management Teams and inform the community. These maps cover various aspects, including road closures, landscape topography, and ongoing firefighting efforts.