Moving into new month crews continue to fight Jenkins Creek

The National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) team reports that containment levels for the Jenkins Creek Fire and Horse River Fire were at 94% and 0%, respectively, as of Sunday, June 1st.

JENKINS CREEK: 94% Contained, 16,091 acres

The NIMO team stated that crews successfully located and addressed sources of heat on the east flank of the fire in the vicinity of Colvin Creek and to the northwest in the vicinity of the 420 Road

“Crews evaluated a report of visible smoke in the southern portion of the fire and will return to the area
today. Crews continued hazard tree removal in the area of the Cadotte Campground and will continue that work today.”

Infrared drone flights will continue to be used over the Jenkins Creek Fire perimeter to detect locations of residual heat.

HORSE RIVER: 0% Contained, 15 acres

The two Wildland Fire Modules that have been inserted into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have begun active suppression of the Horse River Fire.

The fire has moved slowly across the forest floor in patches and fingers, which are difficult to detect from the air. The crews will spend considerable effort seeking sources of heat. Yesterday, the crews located an approximately one-acre fire separate from the Horse River Fire. Today, the modules on the fire will continue the methodical work to detect and secure remaining sources of heat throughout the area of the Horse River Fire.

Crews reported that “This actually is exactly what we want – a natural ignition, natural spread and movement, and it naturally put itself to bed.”