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Greer Fire confirmed 100% contained

The Greer Fire is confirmed to be 100% contained and estimated to be at 83 acres, according to Idaho Department of Lands.

Resources remaining on the Greer Fire are 2 type 21A crews along with a dozer, 4 type 6 engines, and a water tender.

Mop-up will continue until complete.

The Greer Fire was discovered around 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 27. It is burning off Idaho Highway 11 near mile marker 5.5 where the twisting highway connects Greer along the Clearwater River with Weippe, Pierce and Headquarters. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Fire officials remind citizens to never fly drones near wildfires. When your drone is in the air, our aircraft must be grounded, putting the lives of firefighters at risk.

This is the final update for the Greer Fire.

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