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The Fishlake National Forest has reduced the closure area impacting roads and trails nearby the Thompson Ridge Fire perimeter. The public is advised to remain cautious when recreating in fire-impacted areas. There continue to be many hazards in the burned area requiring ongoing assessment and repair before the area can be fully reopened. 

A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has started working on the Thompson Ridge Fire to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation to natural resources. BAER teams are staffed with specialists in hydrology, soils, engineering and vegetation to treat the burned area. Treatments can include reseeding with native species and improving drainage to prevent washouts and flooding. 

This is the last update from Great Basin Incident Management Team 5. Command of the fire has been assumed by Fishlake National Forest leadership and resources on Tuesday, August 22. Firefighters and heavy equipment will continue suppression repair and patrols of the fire area. 

This is the final update for the Thompson Ridge Fire unless significant activity occurs. 

CLOSURE

A new closure order is in place. Portions of NFS Roads 1011, 575, and all of NFS Road 587 remain closed. Portions of NFS Trails 066, and all of NFS Trails 165, 241, 243, 244, 247, 285, and 287 remain closed. The official closure order and map can be viewed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/fishlake/alerts-notices.  

STATUS

Start Date: August 4, 2023

Incident Type: Wildfire

Size: 7,253 acres

Cause: Lightning

Containment: 85%

Location: 10 miles southeast of Beaver, Utah

Terrain: Steep, rugged terrain in remote areas transitioning to rolling pinyon juniper hills

Structures Threatened: None

RESOURCES

Engines: 2

Water Tenders: 

Crews: 1

Helicopters: 

Dozers: 

Total Personnel: 28