Wildfire — Caribou Range, Idaho

2019-08-01 to 2019-08-31 · Caribou Range, Idaho

Event narrative

The Tincup fire began July 30th due to a lightning strike and burned the entire month of August. It was located approximately 30 miles northeast of Soda Springs. It was allowed to burn naturally and grew to 264 acres by the end of August. It reduced heavy dead and down fuel loading that was above historic range to to past fire suppression.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 848629. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.