(2024-10-09) We will try to keep this post updated as more information is released regarding the Valley Fire.  Robie Creek is still under a Level 1 evacuation status (as of 0730h 10/09/2024)

Some websites to monitor are:

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-2024-valley-fire 

https://app.watchduty.org/i/35519 

https://www.facebook.com/BLMIdahoFire/posts/pfbid02UsrgGhxPFmw8S7A2zZaZneJHTvSEUBW2HdLW3wQYoQnQxg9WALL5acbczbZzYCcBl 

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

See the attached video for the Valley Fire in the early hours, how close the fire got to the Adelmann Mine structure, views of fire damage from the air, a scattered herd of sheep in the fire area moved to a safe location, and interviews with firefighters.

Incident Activity: Repairs to containment line built by dozers and firefighters to prevent the Valley Fire from reaching homes and communities is complete. Heavy equipment operators and firefighters restored 33 miles of dozer and handline, returning it to a more natural state ready for regrowth. Erosion control was built into the repairs and seeding of those lines by fire crews is finished. The seed was carefully selected for the Boise Foothills landscape.

Incident Management: Nevada Team 2, a Type 3 Incident Management Team has managed the Valley Fire since October 8. Nevada Team 2 work is complete. The Idaho Department of Lands is keeping a Type 4 team to wrap up work on the Valley Fire. Nevada Team 2 thanks the Idaho Department of Lands, the Bureau of Land Management, Boise District, the Boise National Forest, the Boise Fire Department and other local agencies that assisted with initial firefighting efforts.

Appreciation goes to those agencies and others, as well as communities and stakeholders, who continued to support the containment of the Valley Fire, the suppression repair work, and helped share incident information.

Nevada Team 2 also wants to thank the many resources and people who made success possible, including heavy equipment operators, aerial resources and especially the firefighters who demonstrated excellent work throughout the Valley Fire incident.

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Oct 20 at 10:22 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: Containment has reached 95%. There may still be smoke visible from inside the fire perimeter in areas of timber but this is to be expected. These smokes are isolated and not a threat to fire growth or containment. Suppression repair work Saturday covered a lot of ground with 90% of the 33 miles of dozer and handline created to contain the Valley Fire now repaired to a more natural state ready for regrowth.

The seeding of these areas will be the focus of today’s work by firefighters. Repair and seeding work should be near completion Monday. The process of turning back the remaining fire management work to the Idaho Department of Lands is underway. Equipment is being removed from the fire area and crews are being released from the Valley Fire as work by Nevada Team 2/Type 3 Incident Management Team nears completion.

Weather: High temperatures are about 5 degrees warmer than normal in the Valley Fire area with a high of about 60 degrees on average with sun, some clouds and dry conditions.

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Oct 19 at 5:38 PM

The fire is now 95% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 19 at 9:22 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: About 65% of the 33 miles of dozer and handline created to contain the Valley Fire has been repaired to a more natural state ready for regrowth. That percentage is expected to increase significantly today.

Suppression repair work will be more visible in Southeast Boise this weekend. Firefighters and heavy equipment operators will be making repairs in steep areas near Council Spring Road in Harris Ranch. This is challenging work and it is important that the public honor trail closures for firefighter and public safety.

Seed has arrived at the Valley Fire Incident Command. The seed is carefully selected to suit the Boise Foothills landscape and will be mixed prior to being spread on the repaired fire suppression/containment lines. Nevada Team 2 will have a public information officer in the Council Spring Road area available for public questions and to assist media. Please contact Robbie Johnson, Nevada Team 2/Idaho Department of Lands Public Information Officer for questions, additional information, or interview requests.

Weather: Freezing overnight temperatures again under clear skies in the Valley Fire camp where fire crews are staying as they get closer to wrapping up work on suppression repair. Highs in the Valley Fire area will be an average of around 55 degrees with no meaningful precipitation in the forecast.

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Oct 18 at 10:08 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: Fire crews continue to be located at the Valley Fire Incident Command/Fire Camp sleeping in tents and continue to get an early start with overnight temperatures below freezing. Rapid progress is being made on repairing the impacts of firefighting. All efforts are now going to suppression repair thanks to success in addressing hot spots near the Robie Creek area and securing containment lines.

Some smoke is still visible in the fire interior but is not a threat to containment. There are 33 miles of dozer line as well as hand line that crews are working to restore to a more natural state. More than a dozen miles are completed with some locations already seeded for regrowth. Please honor trail closures for firefighter and public safety. Crews and heavy equipment are active in the fire area.

Weather: Continued lower temperatures in the Valley Fire area with highs averaging in the mid-50s with minimal precipitation.

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Oct 17 at 6:44 PM

Evening Quick Update October 17 per the Idaho Department of Lands

Today crews continued to repair the impacts of containment lines. Yesterday’s rain did not create any hazards. Firefighters are dropping seed on handlines after returning the ground to a more natural state that is ready for regrowth. Excavators are still being used to repair dozer line. The moving of heavy equipment is ongoing. Please honor trail closures for public and firefighter safety. Smoke is still visible in the interior but is not a threat to containment.

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Oct 17 at 10:07 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: A cold front moved into the Valley Fire area on Wednesday bringing clouds, rain and wind. This forced a pause in fire suppression repair work for firefighter safety and to prevent damage to the landscape from the movement of heavy equipment on wet soil. Rain was light and the ground is dry enough today for ongoing fire suppression repairs to dozer and handline this morning.

The rain helped decrease fire activity in the remaining hot spots on the north/northeast portion of the fire closest to Robie Creek. Crews continue to prioritize extinguishing hot spots that could threaten containment line.

Weather: A chance of rain in the Valley Fire area with a possible snow mix in higher elevations. Windy conditions are expected in the afternoon. High temperatures will average 45 degrees in the Valley Fire area.

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Oct 16 at 9:15 PM

October 16, 2024, Quick Evening Update per Idaho Department of Lands

There was visible smoke from interior burning timber today but it was quickly addressed by aircraft, further reinforcing that the community of Robie Creek is safe. Containment remains at 90%.

Photos: A community meeting was held in Robie Creek this evening. BLM Fire did an overview of the successful Valley Fire initial attack in the Boise Foothills and the process of bringing in Nevada Team 2 to manage the fire. The Nevada Team 2 Incident Commander was among speakers addressing the community. The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands but agencies with impacted lands/jurisdictions came together in a unified effort. Thank you to the Robie Creek Volunteer Fire Department for hosting. Thank you to all of the agencies, Boise Fire Department, firefighters, volunteers, Nevada Team 2 and the community of Robie Creek for the help and support. So many others to thank.

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Oct 16 at 10:06 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: Fire crews and aircraft continue to focus on hot spots on the north/northeast portion of the fire closest to Robie Creek. This hard work has resulted in the lifting of the “Ready” evacuation status for the Robie Creek community and a boost to 90% containment. Rain in the forecast for this afternoon could impact suppression repair work due to potentially muddy conditions.

Weather: Rain is expected in the afternoon. High temperatures will average 60 degrees in the Valley Fire area.

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Oct 16 at 8:24 AM

Robie Creek is being released from evacuation readiness this morning, per Boise County Sheriff's Office. There are no further areas in Boise County that are under evacuation readiness recommendations, per sheriff.

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Oct 15 at 6:36 PM

The fire is now 90% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 15 at 5:23 PM

The Closure Order on Forest Service lands near the Valley Fire, located just northeast of Boise, will be lifted today, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m.

Reminder: There is still the Boise Peak Road & Trail Closure through Oct. 30, 2024 that includes all or parts of roads 275, 275E and trail 211 due to logging operations.

per U.S. Forest Service - Boise National Forest

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 Oct 15 at 9:58 AM

Incident Activity: There are still hot spots on the north/northeast portion of the fire closest to Robie Creek. Helicopter water drops Monday helped ground crews address areas of remaining burning fuels. Crews continue with mop up and are monitoring containment lines. Fire activity remains a safe distance from the community. Crews continue to monitor the south and west portions of the fire burn area visible from Boise.

Repair of Fire Suppression Activity: Crews are shifting from fire suppression to suppression repair. There are 22 miles of dozer line that were put in place to prevent the Valley Fire from reaching homes near the Boise Foothills as well as handline built by firefighters on the ground. Suppression repair includes using excavators to bring containment lines back to a more natural ground surface that is ready for vegetation regrowth. About 2 miles have been completed so far.

Recreation Message: The public is asked to be aware of closures prior to being in the area and honor closures. Closures are in place for public safety. Even if there is no visible fire activity, there could be hot spots, damaged trees that could fall, fire traffic on narrow dirt roads, and other safety concerns.

Closures and Evacuation Status: All roads and trails on the Boise Front segment of the Boise River WMA west of Highway 21 and north of Warm Springs Avenue are closed to all entry until further notice. This closure also extends to all travel off roads and trails. Visit HERE. There is a Boise National Forest Valley Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices or contact the Mountain Home Ranger District at 208-587-7961. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has an interactive map that shows trails impacted by the Valley Fire. Visit https://arcg.is/10maj91.

The Robie Creek area is still in a "Ready" or Stage 1 evacuation status. Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff for updates.

Weather: Warmer today with highs averaging 75 degrees in the Valley Fire area. Winds will be at 8 mph potentially reaching 12 mph in the afternoon.

Valley Fire Overview: The fire was reported Friday, October 4, 2024, about 1 mile east of Boise on the north side of Idaho State Highway 21. The fire was very visible from East Boise as it burned in mostly grassy fuels in the Boise Foothills. Quick work on initial attack stopped the fire from reaching nearby homes.

• Location: 1 mile east of Boise, Idaho

• Reported: October 4, 2024

• Cause: Under investigation

• Acres: 9,904

• Containment: 79%

• Personnel: 172

• Fuels: Timber, brush and grass

• Management: Nevada Team 2 Type 3 Team

• Contact: Robbie Johnson Cell: 208-908-1786

• Email: rjohnson@idl.idaho.gov

• PIO Map by Audrey Sauvey, Nevada Team 2

Update provided by Idaho Department of Lands and BLM Idaho Fire

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 Oct 14 at 10:36 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: Firefighting aircraft flights over the Valley Fire were suspended Sunday because another private drone was in the NO FLY ZONE. Please remember, flying drones in the fire area is NOT ALLOWED. Drones pose a safety risk for firefighting aircraft and medical rescues that require an airlift.

Fire crews continue making progress in the north/northeast portion of the fire closest to Robie Creek and are extinguishing hot spots further inside the fire perimeter. Fire activity remains a safe distance from the community. Crews continue to monitor the south and west portions of the fire visible from Boise.

Repair of Fire Suppression Activity: The Valley Fire was stopped from reaching homes near the Boise Foothills thanks in large part to dozer containment line and handline built by firefighters on the ground. Equipment and resources are shifting to repairing fire suppression impacts which includes seeding and erosion control on containment lines. The southern area of the fire already has some suppression repair completed.

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Oct 13 at 6:52 PM

Valley Fire Evening Quick Update per Idaho Department of Lands.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Containment remains at 79%. Work today included water drops targeting interior heat in support of ground crews moving further inside containment line to extinguish hot spots. We want to thank the Robie Creek Volunteer Fire Department for their efforts throughout this incident and for sharing fire information. And thank you to the Robie Creek Community for your patience and support. We are here for you. Please let us know what questions you have about the Valley Fire.

Full incident details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-2024-valley-fire

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 Oct 13 at 10:43 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: Containment grew to 79% thanks to helicopter water drops and the work of ground crews. A large portable water holding container is now in place in the north area of the fire. This decreases travel time for water tender engines. The water is used to extinguish hot spots and further strengthen containment line. The north/northeast portion of the fire is still the most active.

Ground crews will be moving further into the fire footprint to address the remaining interior burning. Fire activity is still a safe distance from the community of Robie Creek. Crews continue to monitor the south and west portions of the fire visible from Boise. No injuries have been reported and no primary structures lost.

Weather: Dry conditions continue with highs averaging 70 degrees in the Valley Fire area and light winds.

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Oct 12 at 4:24 PM

The fire is 79% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

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Oct 12 at 11:05 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Fire Containment Line Breakdown: There are 22 miles of dozer line. 21 miles of that line is considered contained which means the fire is not expected to cross that line moving forward. There are several miles of handline which is line built by firefighters along the fire perimeter. There is around 7 miles of uncontained line. The public may notice changes in the landscape because of this fire suppression work. That work was successful in preventing the fire from reaching homes in Boise. Part of the work of the Incident Management Team is to assist with addressing the impact of firefighting actions.

Incident Activity: Helicopter water drops continued much of the day Friday. Fire activity is still a safe distance from the community of Robie Creek. Crews remain in the south and west portions of the fire visible from Boise monitoring the area and extinguishing any remaining hot spots and talking with the public. The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands and is a full fire suppression effort. No injuries have been reported.

Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory: Fuels, such as grasses and timber, are back to critically dry conditions in the Great Basin, with record-level dry conditions in many cases. Extreme Fire Behavior is observed on existing fires as well as new and emerging fires.

Weather: Dry conditions continue with highs averaging 70 degrees in the Valley Fire area and light winds.

Photo: Dozer line in East Boise Foothills behind homes saved by Valley Fire Initial attack efforts. These are the types of firefighting impacts addressed by the Incident Management Team. Photo by Robbie Johnson, Nevada Team 2.

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Oct 11 at 9:40 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Incident Activity: Containment grew thanks to hard work by firefighters on the ground strengthening containment lines on the fire edge. Crews were assisted by helicopter water drops from Lucky Peak Reservoir. A new incident map shows containment around most of the fire except on the northeast portion where the fire is burning in steep timber. Fire activity is still a safe distance from the community of Robie Creek.

Crews remain in the south and west portions of the fire visible from Boise monitoring the area and extinguishing any remaining hot spots. The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands and is a full fire suppression effort. No injuries have been reported.

Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory: Fuels, such as grasses and timber, are back to critically dry conditions in the Great Basin, with record-level dry conditions in many cases. Extreme fire behavior is observed on existing fires as well as new and emerging fires.

Weather: Dry conditions continue with highs averaging 70 degrees in the Valley Fire area. Winds will be around 8 mph with gusts up to 16 mph.

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Oct 10 at 6:12 PM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Containment reaches 74 percent

Helicopters again made continuous water drops today which assisted in increased containment and protection of Robie Creek.

Fire crews on the ground have worked very hard to prevent the fire from crossing containment lines with assistance from water drops.

Link to their post

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Oct 10 at 4:36 PM

The fire is 74% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

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Oct 10 at 11:23 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

The fire is 9,904 acres and 66% contained.

Incident Activity: Weather conditions were more favorable than expected Wednesday with steady wind that assisted firefighting efforts. There was an increase in fire activity and smoke in pockets of timber a safe distance from the community of Robie Creek. Helicopters were used to make continuous water drops to secure containment lines and support ground crews.

Crews remain focused on the most active area of the fire in the north and northeast portion where the fire is closest to the Robie Creek community. Today crews will again be addressing burning timber near containment lines in the area. Fire containment has been successful on the south and west portions of the fire visible from Boise. Those areas remain carefully monitored. The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands and is a full fire suppression effort.

Weather: Cooler temperatures with highs in the mid-70s in the Valley Fire area. West-moving winds could reach about 8 mph in the afternoon. No rain is in the forecast this week, but humidity levels are increasing which benefits firefighting efforts.

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Oct 9 at 6:54 PM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Weather conditions were more favorable than expected with steady wind that assisted firefighting efforts rather than anticipated wind gusts. There was an increase in fire activity in pockets of timber, visible from Idaho Highway 21 but a safe distance from Robie Creek. Helicopters made continuous water drops to help address potential threats to containment lines.

- Robbie Johnson, Nevada Team 2

Link to their post
InciWeb

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Current update: Oct 9 at 7:35 AM

Incident Activity: Crews gained ground on the Valley Fire thanks to light winds that favored firefighting efforts Tuesday. Crews remain focused on the most active area of the fire in the north and northeast portion where the fire is burning in timber with smoke visible in the Robie Creek community.

Dozers continue to work on indirect containment line today while hotshot crews further establish direct line close to the fire edge. Extinguishing hot spots and securing the fire edge is a priority as strong winds are anticipated. Fire containment has been successful on the south and west portions of the fire visible from Boise. Those areas remain carefully monitored. The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands and is a full fire suppression effort.

Weather: Wind gusts could reach around 20 miles per hour over the Valley Fire Wednesday and could impact fire behavior. Temperatures continue to be near 80 and fire fuels remain very dry and receptive to fire. Rain is not expected until next week.

Evacuations and Closures: No primary residences have been lost.

The Robie Creek area is still in a "Ready" or Stage 1 evacuation status. Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff for updates.

There is a Boise National Forest Valley Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices or contact the Mountain Home Ranger District at 208-587-7961. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has an interactive map that shows trails impacted by the Valley Fire. Visit https://arcg.is/10maj91

Valley Fire Overview: The fire was reported Friday, October 4, 2024, about 1 mile east of Boise on the north side of Idaho State Highway 21. The fire was very visible from East Boise as it burned in mostly grassy fuels in the Boise Foothills. Quick work on initial attack stopped the fire from reaching nearby homes. The Bureau of Land Management, Boise District, along with the Boise Fire Department and other local agencies led initial firefighting efforts. Resources include hotshot crews, engines, dozers, and aerial resources

Update provided by Idaho Department of Lands

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· Oct 8 at 9:48 PM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Acres: 9,892
Containment: 66%
Personnel: 202

Crews gained ground on the Valley Fire today thanks to light winds that favored firefighting efforts. Crews remain focused on the most active area of the fire in the north and northeast portion where the fire is burning in timber with smoke visible in the Robie Creek community. Dozers continued to work on indirect containment line today while hotshot crews further established direct line close to the fire edge.

- Robbie Johnson, Nevada Team 2

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 Oct 8 at 11:54 AM

Update from Idaho Department of Lands via BLM Idaho:

Incident Activity: Nevada Team 2, a Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team, took command of the Valley Fire at 7:30 p.m. Mountain Time on October 7, 2024. The team brings additional resources to continue successful firefighting efforts. The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Lands and is a full fire suppression effort.

Crews remain focused on the most active area of the fire in the north and northeast portion where it is burning in timber near Robie Creek residential areas. Fire containment has been successful on the west portion of the fire visible from Boise. The area is being carefully monitored, with crews ready to address any concerns as they arise.

Evacuations and Closures: No primary residences have been lost. The Robie Creek area is still in a "Ready" or Stage 1 evacuation status. Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff for updates. There is a Boise National Forest Valley Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices or contact the Mountain Home Ranger District at 208-587-7961. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has an interactive map that shows trails impacted by the Valley Fire. Visit https://arcg.is/10maj91

Weather: Light winds with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. Mostly clear skies. Fire fuels are dry with no meaningful rainfall expected this week.

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Oct 7 at 9:40 PM

Evening update from Idaho Department of Lands:

Nevada Team 2, a Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team, took command of the Valley Fire the evening of October 7, 2024. The team was briefed on the Valley Fire and brings additional resources to continue successful firefighting efforts.

Valley Fire Overview: The fire was reported Friday, October 4, 2024, about 1 mile east of Boise on the north side of Idaho State Highway 21. The fire was very visible from Boise and the Treasure Valley as it burned in mostly grassy fuels on the Boise Foothills front. Quick work on initial attack stopped the fire from reaching nearby homes. The Bureau of Land Management, Boise District, along with the Boise Fire Department and other local agencies led initial firefighting efforts. Resources included a hotshot crew, engines, dozers, and aerial resources. Aircraft were visible from southeast Boise as continuous water drops were executed to assist firefighting efforts on the ground.

Incident Activity: Crews are making significant progress on the north, northeast, and southeast sides, working hard to strengthen lines and mop up hotspots. The west side of the fire is being carefully monitored, with crews ready to address any concerns as they arise.

- Robbie Johnson
Public Information Officer

InciWeb link: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-2024-valley-fire

Link to their Facebook post

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 Oct 7 at 9:00 PM

The fire is now 66% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 7 at 2:03 PM

10-7-2024 update from BLM Idaho Fire

Fire Size and Containment:
- Current size: 9,892 acres
- Containment: 50%
- No structures lost
- No injuries reported
- No estimated control date or time

Personnel:
- Total personnel on the fire: 248

Weather Update:
- Warmer and breezy conditions expected today.

Progress and Tactics:
- Crews are making significant progress on the north, northeast, and southeast sides, working hard to strengthen lines and mop up hotspots.
- The west side of the fire is being carefully monitored, with crews ready to address any concerns as they arise.

Transfer of Command:
- This evening, the BLM will transfer command of the fire to a Nevada Type 3 team, allowing local crews to be ready for any new fire starts.

Public Safety Reminders:
- Trail systems inside the fire area remain closed for firefighter and public safety.
- Expect to see smoke from the fire; please do not call it in as dispatch is extremely busy and needs to be available for new issues.

No Drones:
-Do not fly drones in the fire area, as it will result in shutting down aerial firefighting resources. Stay positive, stay informed, and stay safe. Your support is invaluable!

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 Oct 7 at 9:40 AM

The fire is now 9,892 acres and 50% contained, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 6 at 8:11 PM

10-6-2024 7:55pm update per the BLM Idaho Fire

Challenges and Progress:

- The east side of the fire, with its dense timber and steep terrain, has posed challenges. However, today's efforts have yielded notable progress.

Our dedicated crews, both on the ground and in the air, have successfully advanced in these difficult areas, substantially help progress on containment lines.

Today's Tactics:

- West Side: Strengthening containment lines.

- Hot Spots: Vigilantly monitoring and addressing them.

- East Side: With great effort, our teams have managed to slow progress on the east side, effectively navigating the tough terrain and heavy timber to help secure containment lines.

Tonight's Plans:

- Crews will continue to bolster containment lines on the west and east sides of the fire.

- Extra attention to hot spots to ensure they don't reignite.

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Oct 6 at 4:31 PM

The fire is now 50% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 6 at 1:23 PM

Update from BLM Idaho as of 10:05AM:

Current Size: 9,412 acres
Containment: 33%
No estimated control date or time
Total personnel on the fire: 166

Weather Update:

• Expecting warmer temperatures today with light winds.

Challenges and Progress:

• The east side of the fire presents unique challenges with dense timber and steep terrain, but crews are resilient and making steady progress. Aircraft and ground crews are tackling these tough areas with determination and skill.

Actions for Today:

• Strengthen containment lines on the west side of the fire.

• Monitor for remaining hotspots on west side of the fire.

• Continued focus on the east side to ensure every effort is made to overcome the terrain and timber challenges.

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Oct 5 at 9:16 PM

10/05/2024 @ 9:00PM Robie Creek = Level 1. Wilderness Ranch = Dropping off the evacuation readiness list.

Per Boise County Sheriffs Office

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Oct 5 at 7:33 PM

Update from BLM Idaho:

Crews will continue to combat active fire spread and challenges posed by heavy timber on the northeast, southeast, and south sides, of the fire. They will work tirelessly through the night, as they enforce containment lines and mop up hot spots.

Estimated acres: 9,412

Link to their post

Additionally, the fire is now 33% contained per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 5 at 2:42 PM

Fire crews are at it hard working the Valley Fire. Multiple air resources are assisting engines and dozers on the fire.

As far as the fire is concerned on and near the Boise County side, it appears to not be actively spreading at the moment. Most burns tend to be in timber patches. The Boise County Sheriff's Office will continue to have local resources out monitoring the fire in conjunction with the BLM.

There is no change to evacuations at this time as they continue to monitor fire behavior.

Per Boise County Sheriff's Office

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Oct 5 at 1:50 PM

The fire is now 9,412 acres, per BLM Idaho.

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Oct 5 at 9:37 AM

Update from Boise County Sheriff's Office:

Evacuation levels remain unchanged: Robie Creek is at Level 2, and Wilderness Ranch is at Level 1.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting back-burning operations at Hilltop Station to help contain the fire and protect structures. There is a strong possibility that Highway 21 will be closed this afternoon during these operations. We will provide advance notice of the closure, but please prepare to use an alternate route in case it’s needed.

Power has been restored to the Robie Creek area.

Air resources will be deployed this afternoon and evening, as we aim to maximize their flight hours and effectiveness.

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Oct 4 at 11:21 PM

Valley Fire Update: 11:00 PM per the Boise County Sheriff's Office

A small spot fire flared up at High Bridge but appears to be under control at this time.

Fire crews will continue working overnight to contain the Valley Fire.

Evacuation levels remain unchanged: Robie Creek is at Level 2, and Wilderness Ranch is at Level 1. These levels will be re-evaluated on Saturday.

Idaho Power has not provided an estimated time for restoring power to Robie Creek and the surrounding areas.

Thank you,

Boise County Sheriff’s Office

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Oct 4 at 8:40 PM 

Update from Boise FD:

Boise Fire is conducting proactive fire operations at the Valley Fire to protect containment lines. We appreciate the concerned calls to dispatch and can share that the fire line people are seeing from Boise is being carefully managed and is part of an intentional effort.

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Oct 4 at 8:21 PM

Update 10-4-2024 8:10pm Crews are actively burning with favorable winds on the North and East flank. You may see active fire due to this burning.

See updates per BLM Idaho Fire HERE.

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Oct 4 at 7:12 PM

The fire is now estimated at 7,871 acres per the 7:10pm update from BLM Idaho on Facebook. Additionally, the containment is 0% per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

Link to the BLM Idaho post

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Oct 4 at 5:58 PM

Our dedicated crews are working tirelessly to knock down active fire spread and strengthen containment lines on the north, west, and south flanks of the Valley Fire. The northeast side, which has consumed timber, has slowed down line progression.

Hand crews, engines, dozers, and aerial resources will continue their hard work to complete the line on the Valley Fire. Currently, the fire is still estimated at over 4,000 acres, with no estimated containment or control at this time.

See updates per the BLM Idaho Fire HERE

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Oct 4 at 5:35 PM

Update: 4:10pm: Those in the area between Wild Horse lane/Table Rock Road to Highway 21 and north of Warm Springs should be aware of fire activity in their area. All areas that were previously in 'set' can return to 'ready' status. Based on expected wind conditions tonight, we will be closely monitoring conditions and strengthening fire lines, and will update the community as needed via Code Red of any updates to the pre-evacuation or evacuation notifications. Stay alert for further notifications.

Updates per Boise Fire Department can be seen HERE.

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Oct 4 at 3:13 PM

The fire is now 4,000 acres, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 4 at 1:58 PM

The Wilderness Ranch area has been placed under a Level 1 (READY) evacuation notice, per Boise County Sheriff.

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Oct 4 at 1:28 PM

The fire is now 3,500 acres, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 4 at 12:44 PM

The Level 1 (READY) evacuation notice for Robie Creek has been upgraded to a Level 2 (SET) notice, per Boise County Sheriff.

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Oct 4 at 12:05 PM

A Level 2 (SET) evacuation warning has been sent via CodeRED for the Council Springs/Trapper Pl/Foxgrove neighorhoods, per the Boise Fire Department. Residents are advised to pack emergency items in their vehicles and be ready to evacuate.

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Oct 4 at 11:21 AM

A Level 1 (READY) evacuation notice has been issued by Boise County Sheriff for residents of Robie Creek.

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Oct 4 at 11:18 AM

Users in Boise County will now be receiving updates for this fire due to a Level 1 evacuation notice being issued there.

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Oct 4 at 10:58 AM

The BLM Boise District, along with local agencies, are actively fighting the fire. Currently, Highway 21 is open to Idaho City, and Warm Springs Road North is closed to Eckert Road for public and firefighter safety.

Fire Status: Crews, including hotshot crew, engines, dozers, and aerial resources, are working diligently to contain the fire and slow its progression.

Road Closures: Highway 21 is open to Idaho City. Warm Springs Road north to Eckert Road is closed. Please avoid the area to allow emergency responders to work safely.

Safety Tips: Stay informed through official channels, avoid the fire area, and follow any evacuation orders if issued.

Update provided by BLM Idaho Fire

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Oct 4 at 10:49 AM

The fire is now 2% contained, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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Oct 4 at 9:57 AM

A CodeRed pre-evacuation notice has been sent out to residents on Warm Springs Ave from E Sky Bar St, east to HWY 21, and all residents on Highland Valley Rd, per the Boise Fire Department. This notification means there is a threat in the area and residents should be prepared to evacuate at any moment. Residents are advised to not evacuate until notified to do so; officials will send out another notification if there is a need to evacuate.

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Oct 4 at 8:39 AM

Update to East families: When students are done with Treasure Valley Math & Science Center today, they will be taken to Les Bois Junior High School, where parents/guardians can pick up their student from there.

Information per Robbie Johnson of the Idaho Department of Lands.

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Oct 4 at 7:49 AM

The fire is now over 2,000 acres, per BLM Idaho.

Authorities have directed East Junior High School and Dallas Harris Elementary School to be closed today, per the Robbie Johnson of the Idaho Department of Lands. Any students currently on the bus, will be taken to Les Bois Junior High School, where parents/guardians can pick up their child from there.

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Oct 4 at 6:46 AM 

The fire is 25-plus acres, per BLM Idaho. There is no estimated containment or control time. Road closures are in effect from the junction of Highway 21 and Warm Springs Road to Eckert Road for public and firefighter safety.

Fire information line: (208) 384-3378

BLM Idaho photo

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Oct 4 at 5:43 AM

BLM has resources responding to a vegetation fire on Hwy 21 near Hilltop Station that is widely visible in the area per radio traffic. No updates on the size of fire available at this time.

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Oct 4 at 4:37 AM

New fire reported by WildCAD at 4:09 AM Fri Oct 4th (MDT).