Grassy Fire near St. Anthony contained after burning over 2,000 acres
News Team
UPDATE:
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — As of 7:37 Sunday evening, July 13, crews in Fremont County have contained the Grassy Fire near St. Anthony. The fire, which started Friday afternoon, 14 miles northeast of Hammer, burned an estimated 2,018 acres according to the Bureau of Land Management.
The official cause of the fire is still under investigation.
UPDATE:
FREMONT COUNTY (KIFI)-The Grassy Fire is estimated to be at about 2,018 acres on Saturday morning, according to the South Fremont Fire Department.
Fire Chief Chris Hill says crews are working on fully containing the fire and taking care of hot spots in the area.
He also reminds everyone to be mindful of fire danger and red flag warnings.
Local News 8 will continue to provide updates if we receive more information.
FREMONT COUNTY (KIFI)-A fire named the Grassy Fire has grown to 4,400 acres north of St. Anthony according to the Fremont County Emergency Management.
The fire is located near St. Anthony and Hamer.
A number of aircraft including large air tankers are assisting.
Local News 8 will continue to monitor the Grassy Fire and provide updates if more information is released.
ST ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) — Emergency responders in St. Anthony are on the scene of a fire near the Siddoway Elk Ranch off Red Road in the Sand Dunes area. Witnesses have photographed a pillar of smoke rising from the area, visible from the Ashton area.
Multiple agencies, including the South Fremont Fire District, Hamer Fire District, and BLM, responded initially. Madison County Fire and Central Fire District are also responding.
Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies are asking people to avoid the area so responders can do their jobs.
