FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1 September 2016
Contact:
Lynn
Ballard
(208) 313-7737
EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE
IDAHO FALLS,
ID: Weather
continues to be a concern. Thunderstorms are predicted today with more
lightning. These storms will be fast moving and produce gusty out flow which
could affect fire behavior. The Great Basin has potential to see wetting
rains this weekend in some areas with lower temperatures. Most areas are in red
flag warning for gusty winds and dry thunderstorms.
Crews responded to the
¼-acre Sportsman Access Fire about 2 miles north of Lava Hot
Springs. The fire was contained at 1030 am and controlled by 1200.
Due to a thunderstorm
activity moving through the area crews have responded to three fires on the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation. Two near Fort Hall (Ross Fork and
Juniper) and one in Arbon Valley (Elevator Loop). All three
where small lightning caused fires and also received rain.
The
following fires are active and being managed by the Caribou-Targhee National
Forest.
The 1
1/2-acre Tin Cup Mountain Fire is located approximately eight miles
northwest of Freedom, Wyoming.
The 463-acre Carrot Fire was
detected on August 13, 2016 southeast of Coyote Meadows Trailhead in the
Jedediah Smith Wilderness.
The Black Fire was
detected on August 19, 2016, approximately 12 miles northwest of Swan Valley,
ID. The fire size increase to 504-acres. Expanded Area Closure
Order went into effect today. As
a safety precaution, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest implemented an area
and trail closure. Visitors to the South Fork area heading to the Fulmer Boat
Launch will at times experience heavy fire traffic. The road is very narrow
through that area and visitors are encourage to travel slowly (see attached).
The Big Elk Fire is north of
Palisades Reservoir and is approximately 68-acres.
The Lanes Creek Fire is approximately 150-acres. Smoke is visible from the
Tincup Highway, Lanes Creek Cutoff Road and from the Freedom/Thayne area.