Tuesday, August 28, 2018

August 28, 2018 Fire Update


Wall Canyon Fire 

Updated 8-28-18 at 11:32
  • Fire initially reported on 8-27-18 at 14:50
  • Location: 5 miles south of Hot Springs near Wall Canyon. Fire started on State land but is burning on both State and Forest Service land.
  • Size: approximately 43 acres
  • Resources Responding: state, local, NE, BKF, state dozer and VFDs
  • All aircraft have been release from the fire
  • Cause is lightning
  • Weather is helping as there are rain showers currently. Terrain and access were difficult which hindered firefighting. 
  • 50% contained.
  • Next Update this evening.