EIIFC FIRE
UPDATE September 2, 2016
Idaho
Falls, ID – A strong low pressure is moving into the area and affecting weather.
Southeastern Idaho expects to see high winds between 30-45 mph and isolated
thunderstorms throughout the weekend. While cooler temperatures and isolated
showers will likely decrease fire activity, holdovers from lightning may begin
to appear once conditions dry out. Fire managers urge caution as individuals
recreate outdoors this Labor Day Weekend.
The
Henrys Creek Fire reached
containment at 10:00 p.m. on September 1, 2016. The last operational period
will be today. Fire crews will continue to periodically monitor the fire area.
All closures associated with the Henrys Creek Fire are lifted.
The
Caribou-Targhee National Forest continues to actively manage the
lightning-caused Tin Cup Mountain Fire
(1.5 acres), Black Fire (504 acres),
Big Elk Fire (68 acres), Carrot Fire (463 acres) and Lanes Creek Fire (216 acres). More
information and closure updates on the Black (http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4991/)
and Carrot Fires (http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4973/)
are available on inciweb.
Wildfire
updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com. One less spark means
one less Idaho wildfire.
