Dobson Pass Road closed as crews battle Dudley Fire
JOSH McDONALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 48 minutes AGO
WALLACE — The Dudley Fire remained at 150 acres with no containment as of Friday morning, according to officials with the U.S. Forest Service.
Officials have determined the fire, which began Wednesday, was caused by a lightning strike.
A total of 95 wildland firefighters are working on the blaze, using hand crews and heavy equipment to establish fire lines and dozer lines around the affected area.
Aviation resources continue to be used to attack hotspots within the fire.
Officials said that while crews have good road access to the area, steep terrain in some locations has made firefighting efforts more challenging. They added that windfall from recent windstorms has created thick brush in several sections, forcing crews to navigate difficult conditions.
The fire is located about 1 mile west of Dobson Pass near Forest Road 429. Officials said the wildfire is burning in a remote portion of Shoshone County, helping limit the number of structures potentially affected.
Dobson Pass Road is closed and will remain closed until further notice, according to the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office. The road is currently being utilized by fire crews and is blocked by equipment, vehicles and fire hoses.
According to an earlier report from Shoshone County Sheriff Shawn Wehr, only one residence is even remotely threatened by the fire at this time. Wehr said the resident has already been notified of the situation.
No evacuation orders have been issued.
The Forest Service said it will continue providing updates through its social media channels, typically around 7 p.m. each day. The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office will also continue monitoring the fire and providing updates as conditions change.
Residents seeking up-to-the-minute information can contact the U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Info Hotline at (208) 557-8813.
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Dobson Pass Road closed as crews battle Dudley Fire