The fire is now 80% contained with five helicopters assisting 96 firefighters on the ground. High winds throughout the day made it difficult for firefighters to control the blaze.". each comment to let us know of abusive posts. At least five structures, back-country cabins and cattle ranch outposts, are currently threatened by the blaze. The Bear Creek Fire was reported at approximately 10:30 am on August 11 in the Lemhi Pass area of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. On Wednesday the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) issued a similar Red Flag Warning for most of Montana through midnight on Friday, August 15. IDAHO FALLS — A wildfire is burning along U.S. Highway 20 west of Idaho Falls. Read more, Sounds of drills, hammers and metal handle bars clanging together rang out all afternoon at the new Aid for Friends shelter in Pocatello. Be Proactive. A newly reported fire, high in the Beaverhead Mountains southwest of Dillon, is exhibiting extreme fire behavior and has expanded from 200- to 1,500-acres in little more than 12 hours. The high winds that whipped up the Shearing Pen Fire further east also reignited the East Armells Fire, pushing it out of its containment lines on August 10. Keep it Clean. “The Red Flag warning for winds today hampered our firefighting efforts.” Extreme gusts drove the fire northeast at an increased rate of speed. David Murray is Natural Resources/Agriculture reporter for the Great Falls Tribune. or anything. Let us know what's going on! Read more, A fire destroys a camp trailer and trailer home in Fort Hall. Five helicopters are assisting in those efforts, "An area closure will be done for public and firefighter safety," the Forest Service news release states. A wildfire burning on the outskirts of the Ammon and Idaho Falls area continues to burn out of control. David Murray is Natural Resources/Agriculture reporter for the Great Falls Tribune. Near record low temperatures. The East Armells Fire is now listed at 540 acres, but is now 90% contained. Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Judith River Road 2 Fire burning in the rugged breaks country six miles west of Winifred. "The plan with the firefighters is to keep it in Montana," Wagenknecht said. The fire is burning on the Montana side of the Idaho border, about 33 miles east of Salmon, Idaho. Read more, A local mayor takes steps to make a big donation and a local professor is recognized for his storytelling approach to education. BOISE, Idaho — As of Sunday morning, the Badger Fire in southern Idaho is estimated to be burning at 90,143 acres and 94% contained. While flight operations were not suspended, drone interference is becoming a significant issue on wildfires. Skeleton crews will remain on scene during the night to try to make headway on the fire before temperatures and winds increase tomorrow. Use the 'Report' link on “The smoke is really thick and the fire is moving very fast.". The BLM is the lead fire agency fighting the fire with assistance from Idaho Falls, Bonneville County Fire, and other agencies. Construction is in full swing and a newly erected playground is just one sign that the shelter is getting closer to opening its doors to those in need. Chance of snow 50%. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. We'd love to hear eyewitness Threats of harming another One helicopter is assisting 35 firefighters on the ground. Read more, Brigham Young University-Idaho reports Fall 2020 Semester enrollment totals show growth among all student populations. Low 11F. that is degrading to another person. You have permission to edit this article. The fire is burning on the Montana side of the Idaho border, about 33 miles east of Salmon, Idaho. Read more, Residents of a local apartment building were evacuated Friday after a fire in one of the rentals. The Bonneville County Sheriff Department has asked individuals to stay away from the fire so firefighting operations are not impeded. accounts, the history behind an article. All rights reserved. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Don't Threaten. a wildfire continues to burn out of control near Idaho Falls. Several additional air resources will be on scene tomorrow to assist ground resources so it is even more imperative that drones stay out of the area. Burning 18 miles southeast of Forsyth in Rosebud County, the Shearing Pen Fire was first reported more than a week ago. Mostly cloudy and windy with showers developing this afternoon. The university sent an emergency message to the campus community notifying them of the fire. "We want our emergency personal and fire personal to be able to work in there and not have to come and rescue you,” said Lovell. The Blackfoot community is rallying around a local veteran and working to give him the trip of a lifetime. "We don't need mass casualties from a fire or anything like that so it's very important that monitor this and keep an eye on it so we don't have a situation where hopefully won't don't have to move people out of their homes, hopefully people don't lose their homes, and hopefully nobody gets injured," said Lovell. Bonneville County has issued evacuation notices to individuals living in the Sunnyside/Bone area down to Kepps Crossing. Share with Us. Structures are threatened at this time but none have been lost. Read more. Error! The fire is estimated to be over 10,000 acres and continues to grow, propelled by dry fuel, high temperatures and gusty winds. The area consumed by flames has been downgraded to 1,036 acres, as firefighters continue to attack the Judith River Road Fire's south flank toward the heal of the blaze, while working up the fire's north flank. According to Tom Wagenknecht, DES Coordinator for Beaverhead County, the current strategy of the firefighters battling the Bear Creek Fire is to attempt to build a containment line near the crest of the continental divide. Much like the Shearing Pen Fire, the East Armells Fire burning 11 miles west of Colstrip was previously categorized as having been contained and was turned over to the property owner to monitor. No structures have been destroyed or are currently threatened. This is a continuation of the Henry Creek Fire that has been fast moving with high winds. Be Truthful. No structures have been destroyed or are currently threatened. Success! PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Read more, Many in hunters southeast Idaho enjoy the Portneuf Wildlife Management Area for the abundance of animals. Residents along the area of the Meadow Creek Rd on Hwy 26 to the east need to be aware of a fire traveling fast from the Blacktail Area East and North through Meadow Creek toward Hwy 26. "They really have to watch what they are doing and there are limits to what they can do and where they can get to in the terrain and hills, said Lovell. To preserve quality, in-depth journalism in northcentral Montana subscribe to the Great Falls Tribune. The fire jumped the Bone and Sunnyside intersection late this afternoon and is pushing towards Willow Creek. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Cloudy with showers of rain and wet snow this evening. "Please refrain from any activity that may create flames and sparks," the DNRC warning states. Fire activity … "Weather predictions show continued Red Flag Warning conditions including high winds, low humidity and a significant amount of dry fuels. person will not be tolerated. The fire was first reported Sunday evening near the Blackhawk Subdivision in Ammon on BLM and private property land. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. The Northern Rockies Coordination Center lists the total cost of combating the fire at $2.18 million. As unpredictable as the winds have been crews want to contain the fire as soon as possible and keep it from spreading into populated areas. The addition of a front line attack crew from the Helena Hot Shots on Monday has bolstered efforts to keep flames away from farm and ranch structures in the area. The cause of the fire remains unknown. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Comments? © 2020 www.greatfallstribune.com. Fire near Idaho Falls scorches over 10,000 acres, continues to burn, Local WWII veteran and POW gets the royal treatment 75 years after being liberated, Homeschool Expert CEO wants to help parents and students learning from home, Residents evacuated as a fire breaks out in Pocatello apartment building, Despite the pandemic enrollment increases at BYU-Idaho, Pheasant hunting added to Portneuf Wildlife Management Area, Employers helping employees save for college with a new 529 savings program, Construction of new homeless shelter closer to completion, Wind Advisory from 2PM MDT SAT until 9PM MDT SAT, Halloween Event 2020 - Free Leg & Vein Screenings, Bannock County Historical Museum Fall Family Fun Day. The following is an update from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office: Ririe Reservoir, East and West Birch Creek Roads, along Hwy 26. The largest in Montana thus far into the 2020 fire season, the Magpie Rock Fire is now 90% contained after burning 3,539-acres of timber and tall grass on the Flathead Indian Reservation. No structures have been destroyed or are currently threatened. To preserve quality, in-depth journalism in northcentral Montana, See a map of the fires burning across the state, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. There are nearly 40 million kids in total taking care of education at home. Numerous resources are fighting the blaze including federal, county and city engines. "Visibility is hard, it's really dusty, the winds are heavy and the smoke hampers our efforts as well as anyone’s efforts driving up there or be in that area," said Bryan Lovell, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. At least five structures, back-country cabins and … Fire officials report that it burned actively through the night due to low relative humidity factors, which also limited humidity recovery for fuels. ", Crews consisting of 139, mostly U.S. Forest Service firefighters, are attempting to tackle the lightning caused blaze, which is burning in a mix of brush and standing dead timber. The Blackhawk Fire, also known as the Henry's Creek Fire, has already scorched over 10,000 acres. Please click on a link below. Signup today! Don't knowingly lie about anyone The fire is currently 75% contained with a helicopter assisting 45 firefighters on the ground, who are continuing mop-up operations and attempting to secure the fire's perimeter. Residents living in the area were evacuated and fire crews urge people to stay away. Since then the Shearing Pen Fire has grown to 817 acres. Several engines, dozers, and smoke jumpers are on the scene along with a hand crew and air resources. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management says the Telegraph Fire is now estimated at 700 acres and growing.
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