Firefighters take advantage of sand dunes

The Black Knoll Fire in Eastern Idaho

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Aerial photo of the Black Knoll Fire, June 21, 2021. BLM.

It is not every day that firefighters can take advantage of sand dunes to help contain a rapidly spreading wildfire. That’s what happened Monday when firefighters attacked the Black Knoll Fire burning in sage, grass, and juniper in Eastern Idaho five miles north of St. Anthony.

It turns out, much to my surprise, there are extensive sand dunes in that area stretching 18 miles to the southwest from Sand Creek Road.

The Bureau of Land Management reported that much of the perimeter outside of the sand dunes was contained by dozer line. Tuesday morning it was 433 acres and they expected containment by evening.

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Aerial photo of the Black Knoll Fire, June 21, 2021. BLM.
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Map showing the location, in red, of the Black Knoll Fire, June 22, 2021.

 

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

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  1. Incredible aerial images and another great WF today story told so well ?‍♂️
    Thanks for sharing this Bill.
    Be well and stay safe out there
    -Jamie B.
    Taos, NM

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