The Whitetail Loop Fire was reported on August 30 at approximately 1:45 pm and is burning in ponderosa pine, tall grass, and brush. A Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire August 31.
Basic Information
Incident Type:
Wildfire
Cause:
Under Investigation
Date of Origin:
Sunday August 30th, 2020 approx. 01:45 PM
Location:
2 miles North of Orofino, ID
Incident Commander:
Dan Brown, Idaho Department of Lands
Coordinates:
46.513, -116.345
Current Situation
Total Personnel:
122
Size (Acres):
499
Containment:
100%
Estimated Containment Date:
Saturday September 05th, 2020 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved:
Tall Grass, Timber, Brush
Significant Events:
Minimal, smoldering, creeping.
Planned Outlook
Planned Actions:
Mop-up of completed handlines, begin back-haul of equipment, and continue rehab efforts.
Projected Incident Activity:
Continued creeping and smoldering within containment lines.
Weather Synopsis
Weather Concerns:
The forecast predicts higher temperatures and lower humidity, higher winds.
Incident Contact
Incident Contact
Fire Information
Email: fireinformation@idl.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-334-0233
Hours: M-Su 7-9
Fire Unit Information
Idaho Department of Lands
300 N. 6th Street
Boise, ID 83702
