“The behavior of the fire is smoldering, creeping, spotting and isolated fire,” according to a press release sent out Wednesday night. Two crews, two helicopters, two single-engine aerial tankers and three engines are fighting the fire. Four large air tankers and two scuppers are on order. The fire is 0% contained and firefighters do not have an estimate of when it will be contained. It threatens “communication sites”.

ORIGINAL STORY (Posted at 3:56 pm Wednesday)

ISLAND PARK – Firefighters are battling a 15-acre fire south of Sawtelle Peak in Island Park. Jon Carnill, spokesman for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, tells EastIdahoNews.com the fire started around 2 p.m. and is burning trees and brush in the area. They have not yet determined the cause. Carnill isn’t sure if any buildings are at risk, but no one was injured. It is unclear when the fire will be brought under control. Multiple resources are being used to fight the fire, including two engines, a Type 3 helicopter and a ground crew. EastIdahoNews.com will provide updates as they become available. Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy photo View of the flames as seen through binoculars. | Courtesy photo Roger Merrill Just north of Stonegate subdivision in Island Park. | Roger Merrill Courtesy photo

title: “Update Sawtelle Peak Fire 0 Contained. Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-26” author: “Stacy Alexander”

“The behavior of the fire is smoldering, creeping, spotting and isolated fire,” according to a press release sent out Wednesday night. Two crews, two helicopters, two single-engine aerial tankers and three engines are fighting the fire. Four large air tankers and two scuppers are on order. The fire is 0% contained and firefighters do not have an estimate of when it will be contained. It threatens “communication sites”.

ORIGINAL STORY (Posted at 3:56 pm Wednesday)

ISLAND PARK – Firefighters are battling a 15-acre fire south of Sawtelle Peak in Island Park. Jon Carnill, spokesman for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, tells EastIdahoNews.com the fire started around 2 p.m. and is burning trees and brush in the area. They have not yet determined the cause. Carnill isn’t sure if any buildings are at risk, but no one was injured. It is unclear when the fire will be brought under control. Multiple resources are being used to fight the fire, including two engines, a Type 3 helicopter and a ground crew. EastIdahoNews.com will provide updates as they become available. Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy photo View of the flames as seen through binoculars. | Courtesy photo Roger Merrill Just north of Stonegate subdivision in Island Park. | Roger Merrill Courtesy photo

title: “Update Sawtelle Peak Fire 0 Contained. Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-16” author: “Lydia Burton”

“The behavior of the fire is smoldering, creeping, spotting and isolated fire,” according to a press release sent out Wednesday night. Two crews, two helicopters, two single-engine aerial tankers and three engines are fighting the fire. Four large air tankers and two scuppers are on order. The fire is 0% contained and firefighters do not have an estimate of when it will be contained. It threatens “communication sites”.

ORIGINAL STORY (Posted at 3:56 pm Wednesday)

ISLAND PARK – Firefighters are battling a 15-acre fire south of Sawtelle Peak in Island Park. Jon Carnill, spokesman for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, tells EastIdahoNews.com the fire started around 2 p.m. and is burning trees and brush in the area. They have not yet determined the cause. Carnill isn’t sure if any buildings are at risk, but no one was injured. It is unclear when the fire will be brought under control. Multiple resources are being used to fight the fire, including two engines, a Type 3 helicopter and a ground crew. EastIdahoNews.com will provide updates as they become available. Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy photo View of the flames as seen through binoculars. | Courtesy photo Roger Merrill Just north of Stonegate subdivision in Island Park. | Roger Merrill Courtesy photo

title: “Update Sawtelle Peak Fire 0 Contained. Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-08” author: “Jessica Cooney”

“The behavior of the fire is smoldering, creeping, spotting and isolated fire,” according to a press release sent out Wednesday night. Two crews, two helicopters, two single-engine aerial tankers and three engines are fighting the fire. Four large air tankers and two scuppers are on order. The fire is 0% contained and firefighters do not have an estimate of when it will be contained. It threatens “communication sites”.

ORIGINAL STORY (Posted at 3:56 pm Wednesday)

ISLAND PARK – Firefighters are battling a 15-acre fire south of Sawtelle Peak in Island Park. Jon Carnill, spokesman for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, tells EastIdahoNews.com the fire started around 2 p.m. and is burning trees and brush in the area. They have not yet determined the cause. Carnill isn’t sure if any buildings are at risk, but no one was injured. It is unclear when the fire will be brought under control. Multiple resources are being used to fight the fire, including two engines, a Type 3 helicopter and a ground crew. EastIdahoNews.com will provide updates as they become available. Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy photo View of the flames as seen through binoculars. | Courtesy photo Roger Merrill Just north of Stonegate subdivision in Island Park. | Roger Merrill Courtesy photo