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The Big Rock Fire in Southeast Idaho

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Where it stands

As of August 2, the Big Rock Fire near Heise had burned more than 1,000 acres overnight, and officials ordered evacuations for communities in its path. It was described as fast-moving and threatening nearby communities; the report gives no update on containment, evacuation changes, or a next step.

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    1. Update 1Big Rock Fire Reaches 2,500 Acres as Night Runs Force New Idaho Evacuations

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      Big Rock Fire Reaches 2,500 Acres as Night Runs Force New Idaho Evacuations

      After two nights of aggressive burning near Heise, the Big Rock Fire reached 2,500 acres, forced evacuations along the Snake River, and left 126 firefighters holding the line.

      Still open after this report

      • No verified containment figure, cause, or final count of structures lost or injuries.
      • Whether overnight lines around Cress Creek and Lyons Creek Road will hold through the next wind cycle.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    Places

    • Cress Creek Nature National Recreation Trail11760-11894 S Snake River Rd, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA1 report
    • HeiseHeise, ID 83443, USA1 report
    • Lyons Creek RoadLyons Crk Rd, Idaho 83443, USA1 report
    • Madison CountyMadison County, ID, USA1 report
    • RexburgRexburg, ID, USA1 report
    • South Snake River RoadS Snake River Rd, Idaho, USA1 report

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