Rim Fire 60 percent contained
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POCATELLO,
Idaho –Fire officials estimate the Rim Fire to be 873 acres, with little
potential for further spread. The fire is 60 percent contained. Crews continue
to focus operational efforts on enhancing and securing line on the east, north
and west flanks of the fire. While wind remains a concern, no new growth is
anticipated.
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| Rim Fire June 10, 2018 - Photo credit Austin Catlin |
The cause
of the fire remains under investigation and fire officials can confirm the loss
of a historic structure at Massacre Rocks State Park. Resources on the fire
will remain the same for the next 24 hours. Anticipated containment is expected
to be reached on June 12, 2018. Once the fire is 100 percent contained,
firefighters and other resources will gradually be released.
This will be the last press
release on the Rim Fire unless fire activity unexpectedly increases. For
more information on current wildland fires, fire restrictions, and fire
prevention in Idaho, visit www.IdahoFireInfo.com.
