For Immediate Release:
July 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
Contact: Kelsey Griffee, 208-521-8709
East
Idaho Evening Fire Update
#HorseButteFire, #LakeChannelFire
Horse Butte Fire
Horse Butte Fire is now 80%
contained. Thanks to the hardwork of firefighters on the ground and the support
of air resources this morning, significant progress has been made. Currently,
containment lines are being tested by passing thunderstorms, which have gusts
of 35 to 40 mph. Firefighters continue to secure the fire perimeter and mop up
hot spots.
Start Date: July 6, 2019, approx. 5:30 p.m.
Location and
Jurisdiction: 17 miles northwest of Aberdeen on BLM. #BLMIFDFire
Cause: Lightning.
Fire Size: approx. 9,446 acres
and growing.
Percent Contained: 80%
contained. Containment estimated for 7/8/19. Control estimated for 7/9/19.
Fire Behavior: Creeping and
smoldering.
Fuels and Terrain: Grass and
brush. Terrain is flat with rolling hills.
Fire Crews/Resources: 13 engines,
2 dozers (BLM & USFS), 2 water tenders and Swan Valley Helitack (81 firefighters).
Structures Threatened: No
structures threatened.
Evacuations: No evacuations.
Closures: No closures.
Lake Channel Fire
Containment lines are being tested by gusty winds. If
containment lines hold, fire managers expect to call the Lake Channel 100%
contained this evening at 9 p.m. Firefighters will continue securing the
perimeter and mopping up until control is reached. Control is expected tomorrow
evening.
Start Date: July 6, 2019, approx. 3 p.m.
Location and
Jurisdiction: 7 miles north of Raft River on BLM. #BLMIFDFire
Cause: Lightning
Fire Size: approx. 8,272 acres
Percent Contained: 90%
contained, full containment estimated for 7/7/19 at 9 p.m. Control estimated
for 7/8/19 evening.
Fire Behavior: Smoldering.
Fuels and Terrain: Grass and
brush. Terrain is flat with rolling hills.
Fire Crews/Resources: 6 engines,
Snake River Hotshots, a 20-person handcrew, 2 dozers, 1
water tender and 1 helicopter.
Structures Threatened: No
structures threatened.
Evacuations: No evacuations.
Closures: No closures.
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