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DAY 10: Henry’s Creek Fire now 90 percent contained; road closures lifted

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The following is an update from Great Basin Incident Command Team 7 on the Henry’s Creek Fire burning seven miles east of Idaho Falls.

IDAHO FALLS — Firefighters continue making excellent progress on all sections of the Henry’s Creek fire and containment is now 90 percent. Winds are expected to come from the South today with warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity.

There are 262 personnel, along with engines, heavy equipment and aircraft helping to suppress the fire. Rehabilitation after the fire continues with dozers and hand lines.

According to the Bonneville County’s Sheriff’s Office, all road closures have been lifted with the exception of Meadow Creek Road.

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In the coming days, citizens will see smoke columns as well as dust (smoke) devils coming out of the interior of the fire. Therefore, there is no need to report these smoke columns to 911. This is normal and will occur until either rain or snow completely puts the fire out.

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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest Henrys Creek Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure put in effect on 25 August, 2016 will be rescinded effective today, 29 August 2016, at 6 AM. The incident commander for the fire feels that suppression efforts to date have reduced the need of this closure for public safety. Forest Supervisor Garth Smelser supports this decision and will rescind the order.

Starting tomorrow, August 31, the Henry’s Creek Fire will transfer command of the fire to a Type 4 Incident Command Team. GBIMT 7 will return to their home units.

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