Fire crews working on the 800-acre Church Canyon wildfire burning near Kamiah are entering into the final stages of suppression efforts. Public Information Officer Terina Mullen says crews are continuing to mop up hot spots within the fire perimeter and some resources, including firefighters are being re-deployed to other more active fires in the region.
Information Officer Terina Mullen comments
Meanwhile, the Snow Hole Fire burning about 12 miles southwest of Cottonwood in the Salmon River drainage has grown to an estimated 1,500 acres. Fire Information Officer Jenifer Costich says fire crews have reported some success in both hand line construction and burn-out operations.
Snow Hole Fire (Source: unknown)
Information Officer Jenifer Costich comments
Officials say extreme terrain and difficult access has hampered suppression efforts. The fire is listed as 20% contained.
