Dixie-Jumbo Fires

Date(s)July 5, 2021 (2021-07-05) – unknown
LocationRiggins, Idaho
Coordinates45°35′10″N 115°26′38″W / 45.586°N 115.444°W / 45.586; -115.444
Statistics
Burned area20,947 acres (8,477 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed20
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Dixie-Jumbo Fires is located in Idaho
Dixie-Jumbo Fires
Location in Northern Idaho

The Dixie-Jumbo Fires are a complex of wildfires that burned in Idaho. The fires started near Riggins, Idaho on July 5, 2021. It burned at least 20,947 acres (8,477 ha).[1]

Events

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July

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The Dixie-Jumbo Fires were first reported on July 5, 2021, at around 12:45 pm MDT.[1]

Cause

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The cause of both fires is believed to be due to lightning.[1]

Containment

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As of August 5, the fire was 12% percent contained.[1]

Impact

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Closures and evacuations

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Dixie-Jumbo Fires (ID) Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-05.