The fire is located 3 miles north-northwest of the Stibnite Gold site near Sugar Mountain – approximately 8 miles east of Yellow Pine. It is estimated at 30 acres at this time, but growing larger in a southeasterly direction. The fire is actively burning and torching in Sub-Alpine fir and Lodgepole pine. The Sugar Cane Wildfire is under aggressive initial attack near Sugar Mountain on the Krassel Ranger District. The Alta Hotshots, helitak firefighters, hand crews and engines have been assigned. Update, 3:19pm: Single Engine Airtankers and helicopters are being used on the fire. Firefighters are continuing with an aggressive initial attack on this full suppression wildfire. Fire behavior has settled and the smoke is considerably less than a few hours ago. Update 6:19pm Initial attack efforts are having a positive impact on the fire.
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