
News Release
DATE:
August 18, 2018 8:00 p.m.
CONTACT:
Katie Gorby, kgroby@fs.fed.us,
208-497-7270
Artesian Fire Update
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Start Date: 08/18/2018
11 a.m.
Location and Jurisdiction: Highway
33 Mile Marker 62, 3 miles east of Sage Junction. (Private & BLM lands)
Cause: Lightning
Fire Size: estimated 1900 acres
Percent Contained: containment estimated, August 19
Fire Behavior: Creeping and smoldering with intermittent
flair ups.
Structures Threatened: Yes, one ranch a ½ mile
south of the fire potentially threatened.
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and brush,
flat ground.
Fire Crews/Resources: 5 engines, 6 brush truck, 4 tenders (BLM,
USFS, Central Fire District, Hamer VFD, Roberts VFD) and 3 dozers. 2 single air
tankers, 1 heavy air tanker, 1 helicopter, 2 Fire Bosses and a very large air
tanker. Madison Fire Department, Ucon Fire Department and Ammon Fire Department
ordered for structure protection.
Evacuations: All evacuation
will be handled by Jefferson County Sheriff as necessary.
Closures: No closures.
Summary: The Artesian Fire has grown to 1900
acres. The line is holding in the South. There are some interior pockets still
goings. They are working to keep those interior pockets from sending up embers
and igniting fires over the line. As of right now they are focusing on holding
and securing the fire line.
