A Lockheed P2V-5F Neptune drops fire retardant "mud" in an attempt to bring a fire under control near Chinese Peak (Pocatello, Idaho). Over 1,000 acres have burned thus far with one home lost.
~7:53 P.M., August 15th, 2011
As of Noon today (August 16th) this fire is till burning with five planes, two helicopters, and over 150 volunteers on the ground fighting it. Current estimates are that 1,275 acres have burned. One home and a barn have been engulfed in flames.
A huge 'thank you' goes out to the fire crews, pilots, emergency responders, and other personnel assisting with bringing this fire under control. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by all.
Update: Noon, August 17th, 2011 ~ The fire is 50% contained and is not currently actively spreading. However, strong winds are in the forecast. The fire has been named "The Drive-In Fire" due to the presence (at one time) of a drive-in theater near the location where the fire began.
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A Lockheed P2V-5F Neptune drops fire retardant "mud" in an attempt to bring a fire under control near Chinese Peak (Pocatello, Idaho). Over 1,000 acres have burned thus far with one home lost.
~7:53 P.M., August 15th, 2011
As of Noon today (August 16th) this fire is till burning with five planes, two helicopters, and over 150 volunteers on the ground fighting it. Current estimates are that 1,275 acres have burned. One home and a barn have been engulfed in flames.
A huge 'thank you' goes out to the fire crews, pilots, emergency responders, and other personnel assisting with bringing this fire under control. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by all.
Update: Noon, August 17th, 2011 ~ The fire is 50% contained and is not currently actively spreading. However, strong winds are in the forecast. The fire has been named "The Drive-In Fire" due to the presence (at one time) of a drive-in theater near the location where the fire began.
Did you know that you can now find me on Facebook? fb.me/visionsbysorensonphotography
If you have G+, you might occasionally find me here: gplus.to/cygnusx1.
Find a few more photos of this event here (Picasa.)