Burnt Peak fire grows to nearly 2,000 acres
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TROY â The lightning-sparked Burnt Peak Fire outside of Troy in Lincoln County has now burned 1,977 acres and is 13% contained.
A total of 232 people including a Type 2 Incident Management Team are assigned to fight the blaze.
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The Burnt Peak fire sparked by lightning July 7th burning southwest of Troy
Firefighters have contained 13% of the fire perimeter along a portion of Keeler/Rattle Creek Road.
Fire managers say the section will be continuously monitored as firefighters progress along the road to the west and from the road uphill to the north.
Burnt Peak fire grows to over 2,000 acres
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