For Immediate Release:
July 28, 2018 3:30 p.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 71,600 acres
Percent
Contained: 20%, no estimated containment
Fire Behavior: Running and very active.
Structures Threatened: Structures are threatened.
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and brush on
flat ground.
Fire
Crews/Resources: 13
engines (BLM, USFS, BIA, IDL), multiple county and rural fire departments are
assisting, 1 handcrew and 4 dozers. Retardant is being dropped on the fire..
Evacuations: None in effect.
Closures: Red Road is closed from the sand dunes to the
Kilgore Road. Grassy Ridge road is closed. Kilgore Road may close depending on
fire progression.
Summary: The Grassy Ridge Fire started on 7/26/18 at
approximately 3 p.m. off the Red Road. Thunderstorms tracked over the fire
through the night bringing gusty outflow winds that resulted in extreme fire
behavior propelling the fire to 71,600 acres. Fire officials confirm the loss
of cows despite firefighters efforts. The number has not been determined. The
owner has been notified. Eastern Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center continues to
work closely with county, local and volunteer fire departments along with the
Camas Creek Rural Fire Protection Association in fighting the fire. A Great
Basin Type-2 Team has been ordered and will in brief at 8 p.m.
