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Eneas Peak Fire
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Eneas Peak Fire Update August 20, 2022
Eneas Peak Fire
Publication Type: News 08/21/2022
Yesterday afternoon fire managers received a Type 2 helicopter that dropped water along the eastern edge of the fire to reduce spread in that direction. Firefighters continued scouting for opportunities to safely build handline adjacent to private lands near the Westside Road and to the south of Fisher Creek. This handline will only be necessary if the fire spreads to the east and has potential to threatened private lands and structures.
Throughout the day, a Type 1 helicopter capable of carrying 2000 gallons of water is scheduled to drop water along the eastern side of the fire. Firefighters will be stationed in a recently burnt helispot location near Eneas Peak to direct and target the water drops. The lack of fuel makes this safe for firefighters to operate from this location. All suppression efforts are focused on preventing the fire from spreading east and keeping it high on the ridge. Do not use drones in the fire area; the potential for mid-air collisions means that aircraft must be grounded if a drone is spotted, delaying suppression efforts.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms are predicted this afternoon. The Bonners Ferry Ranger District received an additional engine crew to assist with initial attack in the event new fires happen on the district. During the night, an extensive lightning storm occurred southeast of Coeur d’Alene into the Saint Joe River area and there is a potential for the Type 1 helicopter to be reassigned to a higher priority fire.