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Horse Fire Daily Update, May 8, 2024 05-08-2024
Updated On: - 05/08/2024 / 09:00
Today’s Date: 05/08/2024 Start Date: 05/04/2023       Location: Cave Creek Ranger District at MM 8 off Horseshoe Lake Road Cause: Human-caused   Acres: 525.   Containment: 29%.   Evacuations: Horseshoe Lake Campground 
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone is at MODERATE Fire Danger  The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one (1) new fire in the last week.  To date, there have been 48 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  41 of those reported fires are out.  
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had three (3) new fires in the last week.  To date, there have been 47 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  41 of those reported fires are out.
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone is at VERY HIGH Fire DangerCENTRAL IDAHO FIRE RESTRICTIONS AREA IS IN STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Summary: The Owl and Horse fires are under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. Both fires are zero percent contained. The Owl Fire is estimated to be 747 acres while the Horse Fire is at 391 acres.   Between the two fires there are 67 personnel including 4 Engines, 1 Crew, 1 Fire Module, 1 Ambulance, 2 Fireline Paramedics, and 1 Overhead Team.
Summary: The Owl and Horse fires are under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. Both fires are zero percent contained. The Owl Fire is estimated to be 747 acres while the Horse Fire remains at 90 acres. Between the two fires there are 67 personnel including 4 Engines, 1 Crew, 1 Fire Module, 1 Ambulance, 2 Fireline Paramedics, and 1 Overhead Team.
Summary: The Owl and Horse fires are under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. Both fires are zero percent contained. The Owl Fire is estimated to be 739 acres while the Horse Fire remains at 90 acres. Between the two fires there are 61 personnel including 4 Engines, 1 Crew, 1 Fire Module, 1 Ambulance, 2 Fireline Paramedics, and 1 Overhead Team.  
Summary: The Owl and Horse fires are under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. Both fires are zero percent contained. The Owl Fire is estimated to be 689 acres while the Horse Fire remains at 90 acres. Between the two fires there are 63 personnel assigned to the incidents.  
Summary: The Owl and Horse fires are under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. Both fires are zero percent contained. The Owl Fire is estimated to be 350 acres while the Horse Fire is estimated to be 90 acres. Between the two fires there are 36 personnel assigned to the incidents.
Summary: The Owl and Horse fires are under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. Both fires are zero percent contain. The Owl Fire is estimated to be 20 acres while the Horse Fire is estimated to be 15 acres. Between the two fires there are 33 personnel assigned to the incidents. Yesterday: The fire transferred from the local unit to Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. The team started to size up the fires. A recon flight was done over the Owl Fire, however smoke conditions changed, and we were not able to make an aerial observation of the Horse Fire.
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