Eastern Idaho Fire Update 7/12/2018 4:30pm

 For Immediate Release: July 12, 2018 4:30 p.m.

Contact: Kelsey Griffee, kgriffee@blm.gov, 208-521-8709

EIIFC Fire Update

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All fires are estimated to be contained tonight, July 12, 2018.

Treasureton Fire

·   Located near Treasureton, ID, Hwy 34

·   500 acres (BLM)

·   Lightning

·   Fire resources –4 BLM engines, 1 helicopter and 1 dozer

·   Estimated containment–7/12/2018 6 p.m.

Hwy 33 Fire (photos below)

·   Located along Hwy 33 MM2 to MM11, 5 miles southwest of Howe, ID

·   77 acres (BLM & INL)

·   Human-under investigation

·   Fire resources – 4 BLM engines, 4 INL engines and 1 dozer

·   Estimated containment- 7/12/2018 7 p.m.