Boise Fire Near Orleans Explodes to 915 Acres With 0% Containment; Evacuation Order in Effect | Lost Coast Outpost

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Press release from Six Rivers National Forest:

Orleans, CA., August 10, 2024—The Boise Fire, located approximately 5 miles southeast of Orleans in the Boise Creek Drainage, is experiencing active fire behavior with rapid rate of spread. The fire is currently 915 acres and 0% contained. Fire behavior includes crowning, uphill runs, and long-range spotting. Multiple structures are threatened. Several ground and aerial resources are on scene utilizing an aggressive, direct and full suppression strategy.

A Complex Incident Management Team was ordered. California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 will in-brief at 6pm today, August 10.

Evacuations
Evacuation order and warnings are in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtSheriff and https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies.

Conditions are subject to change at any time, visit a full zone description. Sign up for Humboldt Alert emergency notifications at https://humboldtgov.org/2014/Emergency-Notifications

Fire Restrictions
Forest fire restrictions also went into effect on July 12th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1188610.pdf.
Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also have restrictions in place.

Forest Closures
There are currently no forest closures in effect at this time. Conditions are subject to change at anytime for updated forest closure information visit