Storm systems that moved through the region this week, have pushed a fire in the Lightning Creek drainage past initial attack efforts. It is now estimated between 200 to 250 acres.
August 2, 2025
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August 2, 2025 4:58 p.m.
Lightning Creek Fire exceeds initial attack efforts
Emergency closure in place
A wildfire in the Lightning Creek drainage has quickly grown since it was first reported late Wednesday, July 30 and is now estimated at 200-250 acres, thanks in part to storm systems that moved through the region this week, U.S. Forest Service officials said Saturday.