Church Canyon Update - August 11th
Incident: Church Canyon Wildland Fire
Released: 8/11/2008
Church Canyon Fire
IDL - Maggie Creek Supervisory Area
August 11, 2008 8:00 a.m.
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(208) 935-2141 or (406) 208-0934
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Incident: Wildland fire, lightning-caused, reported on August 7, 2008
Location: 3 miles southeast of Kamiah, ID
Jurisdiction: Idaho Department of Lands, Maggie Creek Supervisory Area
Cooperating Agencies: Glenwood Caribell, Kooskia, Kamiah, Harpster and Sunnyside VFDs
Incident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT).
Current Size: 800 acres Containment: 40%
Yesterday's Activity: Firefighters took advantage of increased cloud cover and higher relative humidity associated with a passing cold front, progressing with handline construction on the western flank of the fire. Personnel worked to secure and reinforce dozer and handline on the remainder of the perimeter. Helicopters dropped water to cool hot spots and air tankers dropped retardant, assisting crews on the ground. Night operations with engines and other heavy equipment patrolled all lines for spot fires.
Current Resources: The number of firefighters on the incident is 155. Resources assigned include five crews, three dozers, two helicopters, thirteen engines and four water tenders.
Today's Strategy: Firefighting personnel will continue to reinforce existing fireline. Hand crews will resume construction of line along the western edge. Air support from helicopters and tankers will be utilized, as necessary. Weather conditions through Wednesday are predicted to be hotter and drier, with lighter winds.
Special Messages/Closures: Vegetation is quickly drying out, and fire danger in the Maggie Creek Supervisory Area is VERY HIGH. Please use extreme caution when enjoying the outdoors!
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