For Immediate Release: Aug. 4, 2018 8:15 p.m.
Contact: Kathleen Gorby, kgorby@fs.fed.us, (208) 497-7270
Big Horse Fire Update
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Start Date: 08/04/2018
Location and Jurisdiction: Started on private land, running toward BLM & BIA. Northeast of Pocatello on the boarder of reservation near Indian Creek.
Cause: Undetermined at this time
Fire Size: 1245 acres
Percent Contained: 75% Contained. Estimated containment 8/5 1800, estimated control time 8/6 2200
Fire Behavior: Running
Structures Threatened: No immediate threat to structures.
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and brush running up hill.
Fire Crews/Resources: 8 engines (BIA, BLM, FS) and 2 dozers
Evacuations: None in effect.
Closures: None in effect.
Summary: Working on securing the line, fire has dozer line completely around it.
