For Immediate Release: September 04, 2019, 9 a.m.
Contact: EIIFC Fire Information, 208-497-5934
Malad Summit Fire
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The Malad Summit Fire is 133 acres and 45%
contained. Firefighters will continue securing containment lines and
extinguishing heat. The fire continues to smolder around juniper trees, making
mop up laborious for crews. Full containment is expected tonight, September
4 at 10 p.m.
Location and
Jurisdiction: North of Malad
Summit, west side of I-15. Started off the interstate burning onto USFS and
private land.
Cause: Human caused, vehicle
Fire Size: 133 acres
Fire Behavior: Smoldering
Fuels and Terrain: Juniper and grass on steep terrain.
Fire Crews/Resources: 5 engines, 1 dozer, 1
water tender, 1 handcrew and helicopter. An additional handcrew arriving later today.
Structures Threatened:
No structures threatened.
Evacuations: No evacuations.
Closures: No closures
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