Wildfire Alert: Texas Fire - Current as of 08:50 PM PT on 8/18/2023

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 08/18/2023 10:10 PM MDT

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FIRE INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

August 18, 8:50 pm

New Fire Quickly Suppressed – Texas Fire

(Kendrick, ID) – A new fire was reported this afternoon and quickly suppressed by responding air and ground firefighting resources. The fire was first reported shortly before 4:30pm at 20 acres in size and approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Kendrick. Quick response halted fire spread at approximately 30 acres.

Resources that responded included a 20 person Type 2 hand crew, 5 fire engines, a Type 2 helicopter, helitack firefighters, and rural fire departments. An additional 3 fire engines have been requested for tomorrow to secure the fire perimeter. Current containment is estimated at 20% with full containment expected by the end of the day tomorrow.

Additional information on the Texas Fire will be posted on the IDL webpage at www.idl.idaho.gov/fire  #IDLfireinfo #TexasFire Photos courtesy of Gary Wold and Taylor Spence.

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CONTACT:  

Jonathan Luhnow 

208-334-0233, fireinformation@idl.idaho.gov 

About IDL Fire: Idaho Department of Lands Fire Management (IDL Fire) in partnership with two Timber Protection Associations and with the support of rural volunteer fire departments and other partners, are responsible for fire suppression and prevention on more than 9 million acres of state and private forests and rangelands in Idaho. IDL Fire focuses on initial attack with the goal of keeping fires at 10 acres or less. IDL Fire protects and preserves important endowment timber assets that help fund Idaho schools and other beneficiaries, as well as millions of acres of private forestland.

Most wildfires are caused by humans. Be part of the solution – learn how!

· Be aware of and follow all fire restrictions

· During closed burn season, before burning debris apply for a free burn permit – it’s the law

· Use campfires safely by staying clear of flammable debris and burning on mineral soil

· Maintain vehicles and OHVs properly – especially their tires - so you don’t spark a fire

· Secure trailer chains so they don’t drag and cause a fire

· Never park over dry grass because hot exhaust systems can start a fire

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Idaho Department of Lands in partnership with two Timber Protection Associations and with the support of rural volunteer fire departments and other partners, provides fire suppression and prevention on more than 9 million acres of state and private forests and rangelands in Idaho. IDL focuses on initial attack with the goal of keeping fires at 10 acres or less. IDL protects and preserves important endowment timber assets that help fund Idaho schools and other beneficiaries, as well as millions of acres of private forestland.

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