HENRYS CREEK
FIRE UPDATE AUGUST 23, 2016, Morning Update
Idaho
Falls, ID – Firefighters convened at the Incident Command Post (ICP) off Ammon
Road at 6:00 a.m. to outline today’s operational tactics for the Henrys Creek
Fire. A rough estimate places the fire at over 17,000 acres. A recon plane will
be in the sky around 8:30 a.m. to provide a more accurate mapping of the fire.
The
fire made a major push towards the northeast last night, jumping Meadow Creek,
approximately six miles south of Highway 26. Jefferson County Central Fire
District joined firefighting efforts by providing assistant with structure
protection. Idaho Falls Fire Department confirms two cabins were lost last night
but no injuries were sustained.
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| Henrys Creek Fire Burns east of Blacktail Reservoir |
The
fire is being managed as a Unified Command between the Bureau of Land
Management, Bonneville County Sherriff Department and Idaho Falls Fire
Department. A type 2 team has been ordered. The Red Flag warning expired this
morning and fire officials are hoping lighter winds and cooler temperatures
will reduce fire activity and assist them in containing more of the area. Crews
will focus on enhancing the western and
eastern fire perimeters.
The
Bonneville County Sheriff Department continues to enforce the previous closures
and once again requests individuals stay away from firefighting operations.
Several near misses occurred on the roads last night as cars continued to drive
up Lincoln Road and Highway 26 to get views of the fire.
Fire
investigators continue to investigate the cause of the fire but have determined
that it was a result of human activity as no lightning was in the area at the
time of ignition.
Wildfire
updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com. One less spark means
one less Idaho wildfire.
