Dixie-Jumbo Fires

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Dixie-Jumbo Fires
Part of the 2021 Idaho wildfires
Date(s)July 5, 2021 (2021-07-05) – unknown
Location Riggins, Idaho
Coordinates 45°35′10″N115°26′38″W / 45.586°N 115.444°W / 45.586; -115.444
Statistics
Burned area20,947 acres (8,477 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed20
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
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Location in Northern Idaho

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 20,947 acres (8,477 ha). [1]

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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 was 12% percent contained. [1]

Impact

Closures and evacuations

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Dixie-Jumbo Fires (ID) Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
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