Forest Closure order in effect for fire area

The Phillips Fire, reported on August 5, is located approximately 8 miles north of Fairfield in the Free Gold Creek drainage. Due to more accurate mapping, the fire is currently 2,112 acres. Firefighters yesterday, Aug 10th, gained 7% containment. The fire continues to smolder in drainages and draws in timber and patches of aspen.

Structure protection remains a high priority. There is a structure protection group working in Phillips Creek and Free Gold Creek drainage continuing to mop up around structures. Camas County begins work today to replace the bridge on the Soldier Creek Road. The road into the area is closed as well as Couch Summit. A Forest Closure order is in effect for the fire area, and details can be found on the Sawtooth National Forest website https://www.fs.usda.gov/sawtooth.

We ask that the public stay away from the area for the safety of the firefighters and the public.

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