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Bench Lake Fire

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Unit Information

Sawtooth National Forest 
370 American Ave. 
Jerome, 
Idaho 
83338 
Sawtooth National Forest 
370 American Ave. 
Jerome, 
Idaho 
83338 

Incident Contacts

  • Sawtooth Information Team
    Email:
    SM.FS.sawtoothinfo@usda.gov
    Phone:
    208-774-3000
    Hours:
    8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

News

Bench Lake Fire Update 07-20-2024
Updated On: - 07/20/2024 / 07:10
Start Date: July 11, 2024Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 2,427 acresPercent Containment: 8%Helicopters: 3Scooper Planes: 2Engines: 14Crews: 11Total Personnel: 395Aviation resources, including water scoopers, have been successful in slowing down the Bench Lake Fire to allow on-the-ground firefighters an opportunity to make progress securing the fireline. While progress is steady, it will take time to bring the fire to full containment. 
Bench Lake Fire Update 07-19-2024
Updated On: - 07/19/2024 / 07:13
Start Date: July 11, 2024Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 2,037 acresPercent Containment: 8%Helicopters: 6Scooper Planes: 2Engines: 14Crews: 9Total Personnel: 346
Bench Lake Fire Update 07-18-2024
Updated On: - 07/18/2024 / 08:23
Start Date: July 11, 2024Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 1,850 acresPercent Containment: 3%Helicopters: 2Scooper Planes: 2Engines: 13Crews: 9Total Personnel: 331
Bench Lake Fire Update 07-17-2024
Updated On: - 07/17/2024 / 07:59
Start Date: July 11, 2024Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 1,850 acresPercent Containment: 3%Helicopters: 4Scooper Planes: 2Engines: 13Crews: 9Total Personnel: 324
Bench Lake Fire Update 07-16-2024
Updated On: - 07/16/2024 / 07:12
Start Date: July 11, 2024Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 1,275 acresPercent Containment: 0%Helicopters: 3Scooper Planes: 2Engines: 12Crews: 5Total Personnel: 259
Bench Lake Fire Update 07-15-2024
Updated On: - 07/15/2024 / 08:43
Bench Lake Fire UpdateMonday, July 15, 2024 Start Date: July 11, 2024Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 738 acresPercent Containment: 0%Helicopters: --Scooper Planes: 2Engines: 6
Bench Lake Fire Update 07-14-2024
Updated On: - 07/14/2024 / 11:45
Bench Lake Fire UpdateSunday, July 14, 2024Contact Fire Information: 208-901-7230 or 2024.benchlake@firenet.gov Start Date: July 11, 2024Cause: Unknown, Under InvestigationSize: 150 acresPercent Containment: 0%Helicopters: --Scooper Planes: 2
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