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 .
Events
July The Dixie-Jumbo Fires were first reported on July 5, 2021, at around 12:45 pm MDT.
Cause The cause of both fires is believed to be due to lightning.
Containment As of August 5, the fire was 12% percent contained.
Injuries In 07/31/2020, an unnamed a Bureau of Land Management engine crewmember displayed symptoms of heat illness. The illness progressed rapidly, and the firefighter was not responding to verbal stimuli. The firefighter was transported to a hospital in Missoula, Montana and was diagnosed with an external heatstroke. Three days later, the firefighter was released from the hospital.
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