Tincup fire grows to 72 acres over the weekend
SODA
SPRINGS, ID— The Tincup fire remains active and continues to consume dead and
down fuel. High winds propelled the fire to 72-acres over the weekend
(August 24-25), which spotted over the 444 trail to the east. Higher fuel moistures
and significant live vegetation on the north facing slopes are slowing fire
spread. South facing slopes are more susceptible to the fire’s spread and
forest managers continue to anticipate smoldering and creeping with minor
spotting and single/group tree torching in these areas. The slow surface fire
is rejuvenating the forest.
Firefighters
are still actively implementing management strategies, including building fire
line around private property and other public land values. No closures are in
place, although the forest urges those recreating and hunting in the area to
use caution due to fire hazards and potential falling trees.
A
dry and stable northwest flow is expected today
(August 26) resulting in seasonable temperatures and local gusty winds in the
afternoon. A ridge of high pressure is expected to expand across the region
Tuesday and Wednesday bringing warmer and drier
conditions in the area.
Smoke
from the Tincup Fire will be visible likely until a major precipitation event
occurs or until it snows. Fire managers urge individuals to use caution and
stay out of the area due to fire hazards. Currently no closures are in effect.
The
Tincup Fire was discovered on July 30 approximately 30 miles northeast of Soda
Springs near the Grays Lake Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. The lightning-caused
fire is slowly spreading towards the northeast away from private property,
burning in rugged terrain within the Caribou Mountain Range.
For more information on the
Tincup Fire please visit inciweb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6489/.
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| forest after mastication work is complete |
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| Fuels before mastication work |
