Mud Lick Fire latest

SALMON, Idaho (KIFI)- The Mud Lick Fire continues to hold at 20,643 acres and 48% completion due to cooler temperatures and moisture officials announced Sunday.

A recon flight occurred Saturday over the fire to observe fire behavior and progression of the Ridge Road contingency line. Fire managers noticed a few clouds of smoke in Deer Creek and Indian Point. These areas do have the potential to pick up in fire activity Sunday.

The grader successfully improved Stormy Peak Road so heavy equipment could safely progress to Five Corners. Operators moved three pieces of heavy equipment Saturday, the remaining two pieces are expected to head out Sunday.

Once the remaining two pieces of heavy equipment reach Five Corners, they will join the rest of the contingent to continue line from Five Corners to Moyer Creek Road. Heavy equipment bosses are working closely with resource advisors to make sure crews and equipment are minimizing impacts to heritage sites and White Bark Pine habitat. Resource advisors are also working with the incident management team to develop suppression repair plans. 

Closures for the Mud Lick Fire remain in effect and do include the Yellowjacket and Bighorn Crags Campgrounds.  

Closures for the Mud Lick Fire remain in effect and include the Yellowjacket and Bighorn Crags Campgrounds. Information can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7638/.  

In total, 343 personnel, 6 crews, 5 helicopters, 15 engines, 1 dozer, 11 water tenders, and 3 masticators are on scene.