For Immediate Release:
July 27, 2018 8:30 a.m.
Grassy Ridge Fire Update
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Start Date: 07/26/2018
Location and
Jurisdiction: 15 miles northwest
of St. Anthony near Red Road (BLM & State lands). Burning east of the old
Red Road Fire.
Cause: Lightning
Fire Size: estimated 4,400 acres
Percent
Contained: 30%, no estimated containment
Fire Behavior: Running and very active.
Structures Threatened: No immediate threat to
structures.
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and brush on
flat ground.
Fire
Crews/Resources: 9
engines (BLM, USFS, BIA) and 3 dozers.
Evacuations: None in effect.
Closures: None in effect.
Summary: The Grassy Ridge Fire started on 7/26/18 at
approximately 3 p.m. off the Red Road. The southwest side of the fire burned
into the old Red Road Fire yesterday evening. Dozers and firefighters worked
into the early morning hours, but were unable to knock down the fire. The fire
is still very active and running to the northwest and east. Crews will continue
working to achieve containment.
Photos taken by: BLM
Engine Captain Bastian of burn out operations yesterday night and a distance
shot of the fire this morning.
