Containment reaches 40% on Gold Run Fire
SHOSHONE COUNTY — Firefighters continue to make significant progress on the Gold Run Fire burning between Elizabeth Park and Big Creek south of Interstate 90 in Shoshone County. Updated mapping using field verification has refined the estimated fire size to 227 acres. Containment is now 40%, a Saturday press release said.
Firelines around the entire perimeter of the fire continue to hold. Friday, firefighters focused on strengthening containment lines and extinguishing hot spots ahead of today's anticipated wind event. Crews will continue mop up operations and patrol the fire perimeter to identify and address areas of concern.
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