8 Mile Fire Update
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Updated Status: Crew
made good progress on the 8 mile fire, increasing containment to 75%. Fire size
remains at 1,016 acres. Fire officials experienced minimal fire activity today
with minor smoldering and creeping in the drier fuels. Fire strategy remains
focused on increasing and bolstering containment lines, mopping up burning
vegetation and running hose lays to interior hot spots to reduce heat and the possibility
of flare ups. Anticipated containment is expected tomorrow, Sept. 24. Caribou
County lifted evacuations and closures today. Fire officials still ask the
public to remain cognizant of fire operation efforts in the area and to drive
slowly. Although temperatures are dropping and days are getting shorter record
dry fuels are resulting in fast moving fires. Please be cautious while
participating in any activity that may cause a spark.
Start Date: 09/22/2018 at approximately 2 p.m.
Location and Jurisdiction: Five miles southeast
of Soda Springs, ID. Burning on private land. Threatening BLM and private
forested lands
Cause: Under investigation. For more information on
cause, please refer to the Caribou County Sheriff’s Department Facebook Page
Fire Size: 1,016 acres
Percent Contained: 75%,
100 % containment expected 09/24/2018
Fire Behavior: Fire
is smoldering and creeping. While there is minimal chance for growth, fire
officials are taking precautions for high overnight winds.
Structures Threatened: Two single residences and three other
structures were destroyed
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in
grass, brush and scattered timber
Fire Crews/Resources: 8
engines, 2 dozers and two 20-person handcrews. Air support includes air attack
and two helicopters. Additional resources supporting the fire are from Caribou,
Bear Lake and Franklin County
Evacuations: The Caribou County
Sheriff’s office has lifted all evacuations and closures in the area
