Gray Sky Event: Gwen Fire, Idaho
High-Resolution Aerial Imagery of Gwen Fire Now Available
In response to the devastating Gwen Fire in Idaho, the GIC, in collaboration with its operations partner Vexcel, has successfully completed and processed the collection of high-resolution aerial imagery.
This imagery, captured on Friday, August 2, is now available and covers areas and properties damaged by the fire, providing invaluable data for insurers and local and state government agencies.
Background:
The Gwen Fire, which started northeast of Lewiston, Idaho, on Wednesday, July 24, was triggered by a series of lightning events. This fire, along with the River Fire, combined to form one extensive fire complex. The blaze caused significant damage to several communities, including Julietta and areas north of Lapwai.
Imagery Collection Details:
Our flight crew captured high-resolution ortho and multispectral imagery at a 10cm resolution. The coverage area spans approximately 284 square kilometers (110 square miles), with a focus on areas with property and building damage.
The high-resolution imagery collected supports comprehensive damage assessment, aiding in accurate evaluation, claims response, and efficient allocation of resources for recovery efforts.
Request Access
Imagery is now available via GIC Viewer, GIC APIs, Image Services for ArcGIS, and select partners. Please let us know if you need imagery for your response and recovery. You can learn more about how the GIC captures Gray Sky events here. To request access to imagery, please fill out our contact form below.
