IDAHO FALLS, ID – Easter Idaho Interagency Fire Center responded to two fires, south of Pocatello, ID yesterday evening and early this morning.
The Merick Fire, located 4 miles southeast of Pocatello is approximately 5.4 acres. It was controlled at 8 PM and controlled at 9 PM, July 18, 2016. Cause is still under investigation.
The South Marsh Creek Fire is located 3 miles north of McCammon, ID and
was estimated at 5.5-acres. This fire
was caused from a vehicle accident on the Green road. The fire was contained at 1:46 AM, July 19,
2016 and estimated controlled is 6 PM, Tuesday July 19, 2016.
The Lanes Creek Fire (6/30) located about 10-miles north-northwest of
Thayne, WY has grown to 25 acres. The
fire torched more trees yesterday. Definitely growing by spotting (mostly heavy
down and dead fuels). Yesterday they
found a number of new spots to the Northeast and East of the main fire and the
large spot fire. This fire is being managed for resource benefit. Resources assigned to the fire include a
20-person hand crew and one engine.
Future updates, as well as
information on other fires throughout the state, can be found at www.IdahoFireInfo.com.
