Peterson Hollow Fire
8/29/16
Despite some tree torching, the Peterson Hollow Fire made no significant runs. The fire is now 22% contained, with total acreage increasing only slightly to 1,202 acres. Crews are still using full suppression tactics to secure the perimeter, and made good progress yesterday. The number of personnel on the fire is 311.
Area visitors and residents near Bear Lake noticed increased visible smoke early yesterday afternoon and throughout the rest of the day. Flames were visible from Highway 89. With the help of aviation, crews were able to knock down any significant flames that arose throughout the day. However, fire managers want to remind the public that this activity was expected.
Today's weather should bring less wind, but fire activity is expected to increase due to warmer and drier conditions. Afternoon smoke may be visible again today.
Fire managers engage wildfires in ways that reduce risk to firefighter and public safety, and valuable natural and cultural resources. Due to the complexity of the terrain, suppression of the fire is achieved only by the combination of ground crews and aerial support. One without the other would not have been as successful.
Hwy 89 through Logan Canyon remains open to the public, and smoke may be visible in the area of the fire. An area closure remains in effect on the Utah side of the state line and a trail/road closure is in effect on the Idaho side. For closure details visit the Inciweb page for the Peterson Hollow Fire at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4985/.
Fire officials would like to thank the members of the nearby communities for their continued support.
Find update fire info:
Facebook: “U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest” or “Utah Wildfire”
Twitter: @UWCNF or @UtahWildfire
Inciweb: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4985/ for closure info, maps and announcements
For More information:
Sierra Hellstrom, Public Information Officer
435-554-8011