For Immediate Release:
July 22, 2018 6 p.m.
Badger Point Fire Update
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Start Date: 07/22/2018
Location and
Jurisdiction: 9 miles west of
Rexburg, south of Highway 33 (BLM)
Cause: Under investigation
Fire Size: estimated 80 acres
Percent
Contained: Containment estimated
for 7/23/18 at 8 p.m.
Fire Behavior: Creeping and running.
Structures Threatened: No immediate threat to
structures.
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and brush on
flat ground.
Fire
Crews/Resources: 21
engines (BLM, USFS, Central Fire District, Madison County Fire Department, Hamer
VFD & Roberts VFD), and 1 helicopter.
Evacuations: None in effect.
Closures: Highway 33 is closed. Closure information is
available through Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Summary: The Badger Point Fire started at
approximately 3:30 p.m. today 9 miles west of Rexburg, south of
Highway 33 in the Menan Butte area. BLM, Forest Service, Central Fire District,
Madison County Fire Department, Hamer VFD and Roberts VFD are working together
to fight the fire. The fire is holding to the west, south and along highway 33.
Crews are working to contain the east side of the fire. Badger Point fire is
expected to be contained tomorrow at 8 p.m.
