08 August 2012, sometime around 16:00 hours a fire started due west of Interstate 15’s Exit 47, near McCammon.
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- Marsh Creek Fire, west side of I-15 exit 47, 08 August 2012.
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- Helicopter like this Bell Jet Ranger, at the Pocatello Airport, was seen attacking the Marsh Creek Fire.
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- ‘Nother view of Marsh Creek Fire from I-15.
Helicopters and what looked like farm equipment (cutting fire break?) were fighting the wildfire along with local fire departments. It’s now contained and burned 101 acres (40.8 hectares).
Another fire is still burning to the northeast of the Marsh Creek Fire. It’s called the South Toponce Fire. It’s not contained and has burned at least 60 acres (24 hectares).
NEW EAST IDAHO WILDFIRE, LITTLE BIRDS BUSY