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Lava& #BLMIFDFire)
Start Date: Reported 8/2/2017
Location and Jurisdiction: 5 miles south of Atomic City,ID, BLM
Cause: Lightning[br]Fire Size: 24500 acres
Percent Contained: 15%, and containment estimated for 8/6
Structures Threatened: No immediate threat to structures.
Fuels and Terrain: Tall grass and brush intermixed between the lava flows
Fire Crews/Resources: 14 engines,3 dozers, 3 water tender, and 2 handcrews,and 2 helicopters (129 personnel)
Evacuations: None in effect at this time.
Closures: None.
Summary: The Lava Flow Fire continues to burn actively, driven by wind. Firefighters bear started to salvage a handle on the fire and will be using direct tactics today. Handcrews will move direct by digging line and working with helicopters. Helicopters will drop water on the fire to slow the fire’s progress and secure the fire perimeter. [br]
Photo of the south edge of the fire, or smoke obscuring the view
Source: blogspot.com