3 new fires in Boise area

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - UPDATE: Boise District BLM Fire and Aviation resources were able to make excellent progress in fire suppression efforts overnight and active fire spread has been stopped on all fires. Crews will continue to and mop up any remaining hot spots and will monitor throughout the day.   

Doubletapp Fire 

• Located near I-84 and Simco Road southeast of Boise 
• Mapped at 710 acres  
• Fire cause is under investigation 
• Fire burned in grass and brush 
• Fire progression has been stopped and fire crews will continue to mop up and monitor fire behavior throughout the day 

• Boise BLM fire resources: 4 overhead, 4 engines, 1 dozer and 1 water tender  
• Last night multiple resources from Boise City Fire, Orchard Fire and Mountain Home Rural Fire Protection Association aided in fire suppression 
• Contained on August 22, 2022, at 8 p.m.  
• Estimated control at 6 p.m. August 23, 2022   

  Bonny Fire  

• Located south of Bonneville Point, at the intersection of East Blacks Creek and Upper Blacks Creek Road  
• Mapped at 4 acres 
• Fire Burned in grass and brush 
• Fire cause is under investigation  
• Crews continue to mop-up hotspots and monitor  
• Resources on scene: 1 USFS engine and 1 Mountain Home RFPA water tender   
• Contained on August 22, 2022, at 8:48 p.m. 
• Estimated control at 2 p.m. August 23, 2022 

Neal Fire  

• Located northeast of Bonneville Point, north of East Blacks Creek Road 
• Mapped at 11 acres 
• Fire cause is under investigation 
• Fire Burned in grass and brush 
• Fire crews continue to mop-up hotspots and monitor  

• Fire resources include: 2 Boise BLM overhead, 4 Boise BLM engines and 1 USFS engine 
• Contained on August 22, 2022, at 11 p.m. 
• Estimated control at noon August 23, 2022 

ORIGINAL: Boise District BLM Fire and Aviation responded to three new fire starts Monday afternoon in the Boise area. Hot and dry conditions resulted in rapid-fire spread, but fire crews were able to make excellent progress in fire suppression efforts.      

Doubletapp Fire 

• Located near I-84 and Simco Road southeast of Boise 
• Approximately 710 acres  
• Fire cause is under investigation 
• Burning in grass and brush 
• Active fire progression has been stopped and fire crews will continue to mop-up and monitor fire behavior throughout the night 

• Boise BLM fire resources: 4 overhead, 4 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender and 3 Heavy Air Tankers  
• Multiple resources from Boise City Fire, Orchard Fire and Mountain Home Rural Fire Protection Association aided in fire suppression efforts      
• Contained on August 22, 2022, at 8 p.m.  
• Estimated control on August 23, 2022 

  Bonny Fire  

• Located south of Bonneville Point, at the intersection of East Blacks Creek and Upper Blacks Creek Road  
• Estimated 4 acres 
• Burning in grass and brush 
• Fire cause is under investigation  
• The fire has been knocked down and crews continue to mop-up hotspots 
• Resources on scene: 1 USFS engine and 1 Mountain Home RFPA water tender   
• Contained on August 22, 2022, at 8:48 p.m. 
• Estimated control at 2 p.m. August 23, 2022 

 Neal Fire  

• Located northeast of Bonneville Point, north of East Blacks Creek Road 
• 25 acres 
• Fire cause is under investigation 
• Burning in grass and brush 
• Fire crews continue to secure the fire perimeter 

• Fire resources include: 3 Boise BLM overhead, 4 Boise BLM engines,1 Boise BLM dozer and 1 USFS engine 
• Estimated containment at 11 p.m. this evening 
• Estimated control on August 23, 2022