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.
Progress continues to be made on the 800-acre Church Canyon Fire burning near Kamiah. Crews have been actively attacking hot spots and mopping up more intense areas inside the fire lines. Fire Information Officer Jill Cobb says the fire is now listed as 90-percent contained.
Fire Information Officer Jill Cobb comments
Although temperatures are expected to approach the triple-digit range, fire managers are confident all lines will hold.
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As progress continues to be made on the fire some resources are being re-deployed to other high profile fires in the region. Officials say if mop up activities and line rehabilitation projects stay on pace, 100-percent containment could be achieved in possibly two days.
More than 250 firefighters continue to make progress on the 800-acre Church Canyon Fire near Kamiah. Aircraft and other heavy equipment are still being used and hand crews have been working to complete fire line around the fire’s perimeter. Fire Information Officer Jill Cobb says suppression efforts have been focused on preparing for a possible change in weather.
Fire Information Officer Jill Cobb comments
While crews have made significant gains, officials have not set a target date as yet for full containment.
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The Idaho Department of Lands has been the lead agency in charge of suppression efforts. Several local volunteer fire departments have also provided support of the lightning-caused blaze that began last Thursday.
