The Phillips Fire north of Fairfield continues to threaten homes and has forced the closure of some areas of the Forest.
According to the Great Basin Team 3, which took over control of the Phillips Fire during the weekend, the fire has burned a little more than 2,100 acres of grass, brush and timber in the Free Gold drainage about 8 miles north of Fairfield. Fire officials said the containment is estimated at 7 percent as of Monday morning. The U.S Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest has closed off the Forest in areas north and northeast of the fire, including Couch Summit. Protecting structures is a priority with help from the Camas Rural Fire Department with help from other local agencies from around southern Idaho.
Images show firefighters have been able to protect several homes and outbuilding from destruction, including the Soldier Mountain Ski Resort.