For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2018 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Kelsey Griffee, kgriffee@blm.gov, 208-521-8709
Two Mile Fire Update
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Start Date: 07/07/2018
Location and
Jurisdiction: 1 mile southeast
of Malad, east of Interstate-15 near mile marker 13. Burning on the
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Cause: Human - under investigation
Fire Size: 146 acres
Percent
Contained: 50%
Fire Behavior: Minimal fire activity with occasional torching
of juniper.
Structures Threatened: No immediate threat to
structures.
Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass, brush and
juniper. Burning in steep ground.
Fire
Crews/Resources: 3
engines, 2 handcrews, 2 helicopters, 1 water tender and 2 dozers on scene at
this time.
Evacuations: None in effect at this time.
Closures: Road guards are in place at Trail Hollow road,
Frontage road and TwoMile road near the fire area.
Summary: Firefighters with
the assistance of helicopter water drops and single engine air tanker retardant
drops were able to achieve 50% containment today. Arroyo Grande Hotshots and a
20-person handcrew are securing the fire perimeter this evening and will
continue to do so tomorrow. Expect to see occasional torching of juniper and
smoke in the area as the inversion layer settles in for the night.