INCIDENT UPDATED 8/4/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Summary
The Sand Shed fire started 10 miles north of Gooding today along Highway 46. While the cause remains unkown and under investigation, crews are actively engaged in fire surpression. There are currently 12 engines, one helicopter, air attack, two single engine air tanker, one dozer, two heavy air tankers two water tenders and Gooding Rural Fire Department fighting the blaze.
Gooding and Lincoln County officials are on scene to help with evacuations of private ranches along fire path.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 01st, 2008 aprox 12:20 PM |
| Location | 10 miles north of Gooding |
| Incident Commander | Steve Loucks |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,840 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday August 01st, 2008 aprox 07:40 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Sagebrush and grasses. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Typical rocky Southern Idaho range along hills. |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
