Wildfire Alert: WILKINSGULCH – Current as of 04:25 PM PT on 09/27/2022
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FIRE INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
09/27/2022, 4:25 PT
CRAIGMONT WILKINS GULCH FIRE
Size: Estimated at 150 acres
Reported: 2:18 p.m. PT
Location: Approximately nine miles outside Grangeville in Wilkins Gulch, burning toward Rock Creek
Estimated Containment Date: Unknown at this time
Current Containment: 0%
Resources on Fire:
Total personnel = estimated 12
Engines = 2 IDL (Craigmont, Kamiah), 1 USFS (Salmon River)
Helicopters = 2
Resources Ordered:
Total personnel = estimated 60
Engines = 5
Bulldozers = 1
Air tankers = 2
Crews = 2 Modules
Today’s Plans: Utilize engines and aircraft to slow and direct the spread of the fire.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Fire with four- to six-foot flame lengths, burning quickly through grass, brush, and wheat stubble. Temperatures in the mid-80’s with estimated RH 20%.
Restrictions or Road/Trail Closures: None
Remarks or Special Concerns: A few structures are threatened but there are no evacuations at this time.
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CONTACT:
KAREN ROBINSON
208-334-0233, fireinformation@idl.idaho.gov