DATE: August 18, 2018 1 p.m.
CONTACT: Kelsey Griffee, kgriffee@blm.gov, 208-521-8709
Katie Gorby, 208-497-7270
Artesian Fire Update
Twitter: @BLMIdahoFire
Facebook: Idaho Fire Info (#ArtesianFire)
Start Date: 08/18/2018 11 a.m.
Location and Jurisdiction: Highway 33 Mile Marker 62, 3 miles east of Sage Junction. (private and BLM land).
Cause: Lightning
Fire Size: estimated 200 acres
Percent Contained: containment estimated this evening, August 18.
Fire Behavior: Fire is actively running.
Structures Threatened: No structures 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 and 2 firebosses. A very large air tanker has been ordered.
Evacuations: No evacuations.
Closures: No closures.
Summary: Dozers are starting to line the fire and air resources are backing up firefighters on the ground.
