BLACK FIRE
UPDATE AUGUST 20, 2016
Idaho
Falls, ID – The lightning-caused Black Fire was reported Friday, August 19,
2016. It is approximately 5-acres in size burning on the ridge between Bear
Gulch and Black Canyon on the Palisade Ranger District. While smoke continues
to be highly visible from Highway 26 and the South Fork of the Snake River,
fire activity is minimal, with low intensity backing and flanking fire behavior
and occasional single-tree torching present.
Due
to the topography of the landscape and hazards associated with placing
firefighters in such steep and inaccessible terrain, the Black Fire will be
allowed to play its natural role in the ecosystem. Fire managers will continue
to monitor this fire daily and adjust their tactics as appropriate. Fire can be
an integral part of a healthy, enduring forest, providing numerous benefits to
landscape.
There
are currently no trail or area closures associated with the fire. However, the
Palisades Ranger District asks the public to use caution in the fire area and
be cognizant of changing conditions.
The
cold front that moved through the area over the last few days continues to push
smoke from fires occurring near and in Yellowstone National Park into the
valley. As a reminder, www.IdahoFireInfo.com has
several links (on the lower right hand side of the page) to information on
smoke conditions and air quality.
While
there are no fire restrictions on lands managed by the Idaho Falls District BLM
or Caribou-Targhee National Forest, it is important that residents and visitors
take precautions to prevent human-caused fires. Keep campfires in fire
rings and ensure they are completely out before leaving your campsite. Additional wildfire updates and fire
prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com. One less spark means
one less Idaho wildfire.
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