For Immediate Release: August 15, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
Contact: EIIFC Fire Information, 208-497-5934
Treasureton Fire
Facebook: Idaho Fire Info(#TreasuretonFire, #BLMIFDFire)
Start Date: August 15, 2019 at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Location and Jurisdiction: 5 miles north of Preston, near Treasureton. Started on private forested, threatening BLM.
Cause: Under investigation
Fire Size: 200 acres and growing
Percent Contained: 0% contained, containment estimated for 8/16/19 at 10 p.m.
Fire Behavior: Running and torching trees.
Fuels and Terrain: Rugged terrain covered in grass, brush and juniper.
Fire Crews/Resources: 5 engines, 2 dozers, 1 water tender, 4 single engine air tankers, 2 heavy air tankers and a helicopter. County resources on scene.
Structures Threatened: Structures are not immediately threatened, but are in the area.
Evacuations: No evacuations
Closures: No closures
