Despite steep terrain and strong, gusting winds, a total of four water tenders, seven engines, and between 25 to 30 firemen were needed to contain the fire by Thursday evening.
Overnight, two engines and firefighters stayed on the scene to keep an eye out for hot spots and respond to them. On Friday morning, a 20-person contract handcrew joined four engines to continue hotspot monitoring and cleanup. Strong, gusty winds are predicted, so engines and workers will probably stay until Saturday to keep an eye on the fire area.
No buildings were damaged or destroyed, but five structures—including residences—were in danger. Furthermore, there were no recorded injuries. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is looking into what caused the fire, and no lightning was reported in the vicinity.
We advise getting in touch with your local fire department, obtaining a burn permit, making sure you have an ample supply of water on hand at all times, and keeping a careful eye on wind conditions both before and during any planned burning on your property. Additionally, never leave a fire unattended or presume it is extinguished just because there isn’t any visible smoke. When temperatures rise, humidity decreases, or wind speeds increase during the day, heat that has been contained beneath matted grass that looks burned may rekindle.
