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WEBJul 14, 2024 · Significant Events. Fire management transitioned from Nevada Team 1 to local unit incident commander Aug. 4. The Bench Lake Fire is showing minimal fire activity in the fire area. The Type 4 team has observed smoldering pockets of heat along the western shore line of Redfish Lake.
Officials expand closures as Bench Lake Fire burns over 2,000 acres
WEBJul 19, 2024 · STANLEY — The Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake has burned 2,037 acres and is 8% contained as of Friday. According to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service, 346 personnel are fighting the...
Bench Lake Fire nearly half contained as ... - East Idaho News
WEBJul 25, 2024 · STANLEY — The Bench Lake Fire is 45% contained as Wednesday thunderstorms brought rain, lightning, and wind gusts up to 40 mph. According to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service, 403...
Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8
WEBJul 19, 2024 · More than 300 firefighters continued to fight the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest, achieving 8% containment on Friday as the fire grew to more than 2,000 acres, fire officials said.
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WEBJul 19, 2024 · The diligent efforts of fire crews have resulted in achieving 8% containment on the Bench Lake Fire. Structure protection efforts at Redfish Lake Lodge and adjacent facilities are proving successful.
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WEBJul 16, 2024 · Fire activity increased yesterday with growth on the northwest corner of the Bench Lake Fire. Heavy smoke from high volumes of dead timber in the area drifted mainly East, a change from Sunday when it moved South.
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WEBNews. Bench Lake Update 07-30-2024. Updated On: - 07/30/2024 / 06:45. Nevada Team 1 remains focused on fire containment (85%) and control measures. The uncontained perimeter is caught up on steep, rocky slopes and hot spots near the line are still showing some heat signatures.
Officials confirm Bench Lake Fire caused by humans ... - East Idaho News
WEBJul 29, 2024 · STANLEY — The Bench Lake Fire is 85% contained as of Monday and has burned 2,595 acres. A total of 133 personnel, four fire engines, and two helicopters continue to work on extinguishing...
Bench Lake fire expands, crews fortify Redfish Lake structures
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Heavy smoke from high volumes of dead timber drifted mainly East. The change in fire acreage is due to more accurate mapping, resulting in increased visibility of the fire's perimeter from the air. The fire moved more slowly downhill toward the lake on the west side of Redfish Lake.
Central Idaho fire restrictions issued; firefighters report gains in ...
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Fire officials, in a news release, credit progress containing the eastern edge of the Bench Lake Fire to efforts of fire crews and aviation resources. There are 468 firefighters — along with six helicopters and two scooper planes — fighting the fire, which grew slightly to 2,595 acres.