Skip to Content

Smokejumpers brought in to help fight brush fire near Inkom

The Bureau of Land Management said Sunday afternoon that it expects to have two brush fires burning outside of Inkom contained by evening.

The two lightning-caused fires are burning on BLM land in the Blackrock Canyon area north of Inkom. They are being called Caddy Canyon 1 and Caddy Canyon 2.

Caddy Canyon 1:

113 acres Six engines and air attack currently being used Estimated containment 7 p.m. Sunday

Caddy Canyon 2:

25 acres Smokejumpers and hand crews were diverted to Caddy Canyon 1 fire Estimated containment at 3 p.m. Sunday with full control by 8 p.m. Sunday

The BLM says neither fire is threatening any homes or property.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

News Team

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content