For Immediate Release:
July 27,
2018
Contact: Kelsey Brizendine, 208-732-7315
Twin Falls
District BLM Fire Update
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Jim Sage
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Location: approximately
five miles southeast of Elba
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Size: estimated 2,000 acres
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Contain: unknown
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Control: unknown
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Resources: 10 engines,
three dozers, two water tender, camp crew, two hand crews
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Fuel
type: grass, brush and juniper
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Fire
behavior: running, creeping and smoldering
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Structures
threatened: structures are secure at this time
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Cause: lightning
Today, aircraft along with
ground crews gained the upper hand on the Jim Sage fire. Most of the forward
progression has slowed and crews continue to work their way around the fire
perimeter. Passing thunderstorms are cause for concern, however fire fighters
remain optimistic that retardant and containments lines will hold. Structures near the fire remain
secure at this time.
For More Information-
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Kelsey Brizendine, Fire Information and Prevention Officer,
kbrizendine@blm.gov
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208-308-5991
