Containment increases on Gold Run Fire
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June 19, 2026 10:30 AM
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Gold Run Fire burning between Elizabeth Park and Big Creek south of Interstate 90 in Shoshone County. Updated mapping and field verification have increased the estimated fire size to 221 acres. Containment has increased to 22%, a press release said Friday.
Firelines constructed around the entire perimeter of the fire continue to hold. Today, firefighters will focus on strengthening and improving those containment lines while extinguishing hot spots and addressing areas of residual heat within the fire perimeter.
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