For Immediate Release: August
2, 2020
Contact: Kelsey Brizendine, 208-308-5991
Twin Falls District BLM Fire Update
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Twitter: @BLMIdahoFire
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Drops Fire
● Location: north of Shoshone, behind the
transfer station, near the Little Drops
● Size: 3,827 acres
● Containment: 8/2 at 4 p.m.
● Control: 8/5 at 6 p.m.
● Resources: Two Sawtooth National Forest
engines, two Boise BLM engines, five TFD engines, two TFD water tenders, one
Boise BLM dozer, one TFD dozer, six overhead, two helicopters, one Air Attack,
one camp crew
● Fuel type: grass and brush
● Fire behavior: smoldering
● Structures threatened: no
● Cause: under investigation- human
Crews continue to work their way around the fire, mopping up hot spots, and improving containment lines. Full containment is expected this afternoon, with control set for August 5th
Hot dry weather is expected to continue. Don’t let your summer go up in smoke. Do your part to prevent human caused wildfires.
·
Check your chains on
your trailer before you go. One spark from a dragging chain can start multiple
roadside fires.
·
Before you leave,
drown your fire with water, stir the coals, add more water, and stir. Feel the
coals to be sure your fire is cold.
·
Pack in, Pack out.
Make sure you take your trash out with you or use provided trash receptacles.
·
Avoid target shooting
when it is hot, dry and windy.
For More Information,
● Kelsey Brizendine, Fire Information and
Prevention Officer, kbrizendine@blm.gov
● 208-308-5991
● Idaho Wildfires visit www.IdahoFireInfo.com
