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Fire Information: 208-238-8385
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5467/
Firefighters completed additional containment yesterday
all along the eastern flank of the fire. The greener fuels in the higher
elevation have caused an uneven and spotty fire edge. This incomplete burn line
will continue to smolder as crews work to locate and extinguish hot spots. Along
the western side of the burn, winds tested containment lines. The lines held
firm and no fire growth occurred outside the existing black.
A public meeting was held in Arbon Valley last night
where about 70 people attended to hear progress reports and plans for the fire
in the coming days. Fire managers showed maps and photos that depicted the work
done to reach the 47% containment achieved thus far.
Although heavy rain fell in many areas around the
Pocatello Valley, the fire received only scattered showers in many spots. Crews
today will be focusing on locating and putting out hotspots that persisted
through the sparse rain. “Rain like we
had yesterday helps slow fire behavior down, but it isn’t enough to put a fire
this size out” said Incident Commander, Brook Chadwick. “There is still a lot
of work left to do before we call it contained.”
While much of the work on the eastern side of the fire
involves locating and extinguishing burning fuels, crews on the western flank
will begin the work of repairing containment lines to minimize long-term
impacts to the landscape.
Thunderstorms are predicted along with dry lightning,
which may lead to new starts. With natural starts possible, fire managers are
reminding the public to not add to the problem. One less spark, one less
wildfire.
Firefighting Resources:
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Type 1 Crews (Hotshots)
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Type 2 Crews
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Engines/Tenders
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Dozers
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Helicopters
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Total Personnel
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8
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4
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29
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7
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6
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468
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