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Shoestring Road Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 8/29/2008

This incident is 100% contained.

Summary

Fully contained at 10:00 p.m. Thursday, August 28. Located between Wendell and Gooding, along Highway 46. Two seperate fires, one mile apart to the north and south, together 2,300 acres. Five engines on scene through Friday, August 29. Estimated control at 6:00 p.m. Friday.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Human 
Date of Origin Thursday August 28th, 2008 aprox 04:00 PM 
Location Between Gooding and Wendell along Highway 46 
Incident Commander Jeff Bedke 

Current Situation

Total Personnel 23 
Size 2,300 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date Thursday August 28th, 2008 aprox 10:00 PM 
Fuels Involved

sage and grass

Significant Events

held on the east by a canal, retardant drops greatly assisted to achieve full containment

Outlook

Planned Actions

Five engines on scene through Friday, August 29, some released as needed through the day

Remarks

Not available

Weather

Current Wind Conditions Not available 
Current Temperature Not available 
Current Humidity Not available 

Unit Information

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    Twin Falls District
    Bureau of Land Management
    Twin Falls Fire & Aviation
    400 West F Street
    Shoshone, ID 83352

Incident Contact

Sky Buffat
Phone: (208) 308-4198

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