Two New Fire Start – Boggy Creek and Wildcats Fire

Fire Update: Both Boggy Creek and Wildcat fires are located within the Wallow Fire scar    and are full suppression fires. Observed fire behavior includes up to two foot flame lengths in dried grass and needle cast. It is currently burning through downed logs and snags.

Wildcat Fire: Crews have successfully constructed handline around the perimeter of the fire and stopped any further progression. Firefighters will continue on scene securing the line and mopping up.

Size: 3 to 4 acres Containment: 0%
Incident Start Date: May 23, 2021 Cause: Lightning
Location: 8 miles northwest of Hannigan Meadows Total Personnel: 21

Boggy Creek Fire: The fire is located in steep rugged terrain in an area with heavy dead and down snags. A hotshot crew is in route and will be arriving today to begin looking for areas to safely engage firefighting activities. It is anticipated that with the dry conditions and wind increases there could be movement in the direction of wind flow and on uphill slopes.

Size: 2 acres Containment: 0%  
Incident Start Date: May 23, 2021 Cause: Lightning  
Location: 10 miles northwest of Hannigan Meadows Resources Responding: Hotshot Crew Total Personnel: 20

Closures and Evacuations: There are currently no closures or evacuations in place.

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