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Fires update: Latest information on new
Parker Ridge Fire and Baker's Camp Fire |
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August 1, 2015 |
As of August 1, 3:30 p.m., the latest available
updates on the largest two fires currently
burning in Boundary County.
Parker Ridge Fire, in northwest Boundary
County
A new wildfire in Boundary County's west side
mountains began with a lightning strike last
Wednesday, July 29.
As of about 20 minutes ago, the fire, located in
steep, rugged terrain along Parker Ridge near
Long Canyon, had burned approximately 70 acres.
The fire is burning along a ridge in a large
stand of beetle-killed lodgepole pine, and the
area is littered with down timber and standing
dead timber, providing significant potential
fuel for the fire, and making access to the area
extremely dangerous for firefighters.
 The
approximate location of the fire is at
coordinates:
48.907 latitude, -116.534 longitude
See the map accompanying this story which shows
the location of both the Parker Ridge Fire and
the Baker's Camp Fire, which continues to burn
nearby.
Currently, 12 firefighters are on the scene of
the Parker Ridge Fire. The fire is being
monitored from the air and, from a safe
distance, by fire personnel on the ground. Air
support, including three large air tankers and
four single engine air tankers, along with
helicopters, are available, and current strategy
is for full suppression with aviation resources.
The Central West Zone Incident Management Team
III will assume command of the fire this
evening.
(Additional information on the
Baker's Camp Fire continues below this map)
Baker's Camp Fire, in northwest Boundary
County
As of around 6:45 a.m. this morning, the
lightning-caused Baker's Camp Fire was at 49
acres, with 90% of its perimeter contained.
Currently, 20 firefighting personnel are on
scene battling this blaze.
Fire officials planned a flyover with an
infrared camera some time today, to look for new
hot spots or trouble areas at the fire.
It is anticipated that the Baker's Camp Fire
will be controlled soon.
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