Lime Fire Update, September 22, 2020

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Lime Fire Update, September 22, 2020

The following press releases was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management on Sept. 22, 2020. It is reproduced in full below.

Fire Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/

Summary: The lightning caused Lime Fire started on the evening of September 21. No evacuations or closures. The fire is in remote, rugged terrain. Resources on the fire include 2 Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), 1 engine, 2 squads, smoke jumpers and a water tender.

As of 5pm Sept. 22, the Lime Fire was 80% contained. The fire activity is smoldering with no anticipated movement of the fire. Fire managers anticipate full containment tomorrow.

Fire Size: Estimated at 406 acres

Containment: 80%

Location: 12 miles southwest of St. George, Utah

Ownership: BLM Arizona Strip

Fire Behavior: Smoldering, no fire movement

Cause: Natural, lightning

Structures Threatened: None

Closures: None

Evacuations: None

Fuels/terrain: Grass, brush

Resources Assigned: 2 SEATs, 1 engine, 2 squads and one water tender

Injuries: None

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management

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