Wildfire near Dietrich controlled at 501 acres

  • Source: Twin Falls Times-News
  • Published: 08/06/2020 02:01 PM

Crews on Thursday were able to control a wildfire at 501 acres near Dietrich. The South Dietrich Fire about 4 miles south of town was declared contained at 9 a.m. after crews worked through the night to slow the fire’s progression. The fire was under control by 2 p.m. and all firefighters and equipment left the area. The cause remains under investigation. On Wednesday night, the Notch Butte and Dietrich fire departments were at the blaze along with four BLM engines, a water tender and a dozer. The rural fire departments were released and only the BLM remained on scene Thursday, the agency said.



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