Dixie-Jumbo Fires

The Dixie-Jumbo Fires are a complex of wildfires burning in Idaho. The fires started near Riggins, Idaho on July 5, 2021. It has so far burned 20,947 acres (8,477 ha) and is 12% contained.[1]

Dixie-Jumbo Fires
LocationRiggins, Idaho
Coordinates45.586°N 115.444°W / 45.586; -115.444
Statistics
Date(s)July 5, 2021 (2021-07-05) – present
Burned area20,947 acres (8,477 ha)
CauseLightning
Buildings destroyed20
Map
Dixie-Jumbo Fires is located in Idaho
Dixie-Jumbo Fires
Location in Northern Idaho

Events

July

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

Cause

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

Containment

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

Impact

See also
  • List of Idaho wildfires

References
  1. "Dixie-Jumbo Fires (ID) Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
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