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18 August Parker Ridge Fire update: crews
continue working, winds anticipated for Thursday |
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August 18, 2015 |
Firefighters are bracing and preparing for winds
expected to be picking up in the area of the
Parker Ridge Fire this Thursday.
Boundary County's lightning-caused Parker Ridge
Fire is at approximately 6,147 acres, with 0%
containment and 125 personnel assigned to the
fire, which includes a hotshot crew just arrived
from California. Collective resources from
private, state, county and federal agencies are
coordinating efforts on this fire.
Over the past couple of days, the fire crews
have continued mop-up operations along the West
Side Road.
So far, the fire's progression on its southern
perimeter has halted at Parker Creek, and crew's
have worked to improve fire line on the fire's
north border and around nearby homes and other
structures. In addition, "Crews continued to
focus on shoring up the corners of the fire,
along Long Canyon and Parker Creek," said Kary
Maddox, Fire Information Officer.
Winds are in the forecast for this Thursday's
weather, which could potentially lead to advance
of the fire area.
Regarding road and trail closures, the West Side
Road is open to local traffic only. "A
significant number of hazard trees have fallen
across the road," said Ms. Maddox, "and safety
personnel are on hand to ensure resident
safety."
The same trails remain closed as previously
announced: Parker Ridge Trail #221, Fisher Peak
Trail #14, and Long Canyon Trail #16.
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