A helicopter scoops a bucket of water on Aug. 8 to help fire the Lions Roar Fire. James Fillmore said crews used a fleet of four AT802 Conair "Fire Boss" planes plus three different types of helicopters, including a Blackhawk. A couple of fire boats cleared pleasure boats out of the flights paths before operations started.
August 13, 2022
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Fire crews make strides against Lions Roar Fire
Fire crews have been successful in holding the Lions Roar Fire within its approximate 55-acre perimeter, Idaho Department of Lands officials said Friday. The fire, which was reported Aug. 8, is burning in an active logging job with a timber and logging slash fuel source.