Wildfire near Salmon grows over 2,000 acres 

SALMON — A occurrence burning adjacent a reservoir has reached complete 2,000 acres.

The “Thunder Fire” is burning sage, grass, and fir. According to nan U.S. Forest Service-Salmon-Challis National Forest, nan occurrence is astir 2 miles northwest of Williams Lake and astir 11 miles southwest of Salmon. It has progressed toward Henry Creek. 

The wildfire started Wednesday and was caused by lightning, according to InciWeb. It’s 2,200 acres and is 0% contained. 

Helicopters, ample aerial tankers, hotshot crews, and engines person been connected nan scene. 

“If you are recreating astatine Williams Lake adjacent this ongoing wildfire suppression operation, please support your distance,” a post from nan Salmon-Challis National Forest said. 

Dangerous occurrence upwind conditions are apt Friday afternoon, arsenic humidity falls successful nan mid-teens and gusty winds are possible, InciWeb said. 

Currently, definite areas are successful “set” position for evacuations. That intends group should beryllium packed and fresh to time off astatine a moment’s notice. Lemhi County posted connected its website 3 different zones to watch retired for. Click here for much accusation aliases position nan representation below. 

Below are nan current roadworthy closures connected NFS lands, roads and trials, according to a news merchandise connected Friday. Williams Creek Road will stay open.

An incident guidance squad is scheduled to travel successful connected Friday pinch a scheme to return complete operations for nan fire.