For Immediate Release: August
13, 2018 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Fort Hall Emergency Operations Center,
208-237-0137
Chesterfield Fire Update
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Start Date: 08/13/2018 morning
Location and
Jurisdiction: North of Chesterfield
Reservoir on Fort Hall Reservation and a small portion of State land
Cause: Under investigation
Fire Size: estimated 1,500 acres
Percent Contained: 30%, containment
estimated for 8/14/18 at 9 p.m.
Fire Behavior: Running and very active. Moving to the
east.
Structures Threatened: No structures threatened
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and brush in steep terrain.
Fire
Crews/Resources: 6
engines, 3 dozers, 3 single air tankers, 2 heavy air tankers, 1 helicopter and
2 fireboss planes.
Evacuations: No evacuations.
Closures: No closures.
Summary: The Chesterfield
Fire started the morning of 8/13/2018 approximately one mile north of
Chesterfield Reservoir on Fort Hall Reservation. Fire managers report that
there is line around a large portion of the fire, but the east, southeast
portion of the fire is in steep, difficult terrain for firefighters to access.
The east, southeast portion of the fire is very active and burning in the Rocky
Canyon area. Multiple retardant and water drops are being made to slow the fire’s
progress. Planes and helicoptors are scooping water from the Chesterfield
Reservoir.