For Immediate Release: July 18, 2018 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Kathleen Gorby, kgroby@fs.fed.us, 208-497-7270
Red Road Fire Update
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Start Date: 07/16/2018
Location and Jurisdiction: St. Anthony on Red Road. Fire started on state land, area is a mix of BLM, private and state.
Cause: Lighting
Fire Size: Estimated at 4353 acres
Percent Contained: Estimated 100% Containment 7/18/18 at 10 a.m. Estimated Control 7/20/18 at 8 p.m.
Fire Behavior: Smoldering
Structures Threatened: No immediate threat to structures.
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in heavy decadent grass and brush.
Fire Crews/Resources: 11 engines, 3 water tender, 2 dozers, 1 Type two trail crew
Evacuations: None in effect.
Closures: None.
