Crews battle wildfire in Joseph Plains area

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Crews from the Idaho Department of Lands are fighting a fire on the breaks of Wolf Creek in the Joseph Plains area.

The Quinn Fire was reported late Tuesday afternoon and is currently estimated at about 300 acres. The fire is in steep and rugged terrain burning in grass and timber.

Currently there are 5 engines and 1 crew working on the fire, totaling approximately 30 personnel. Aircraft working on the fire includes 3 helicopters and 4 single engine air tankers coordinated by an Air Attack. Two additional crews and 1 bulldozer have been dispatched to the fire.

The blaze is in the Craig Mountain Fire Protection District of the IDL . Current containment is listed at 0% and an estimated containment date is unknown.

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