Sucker Creek Fire (2025-07-28)

Sucker Creek Fire remains contained at 80 acres with ongoing mop-up operations. Firefighters focused on maintaining perimeter and extinguishing hot spots. Road closures on Sucker Creek and Copper Creek Roads continue for fire suppression operations.

Public information meeting held in Lincoln to inform residents about fire suppression plans and current status. Sucker Creek Fire reported at approximately 100 acres with continued full suppression efforts.

Sucker Creek Fire contained at 80 acres. Fire transitioned to Type 3 Incident Management Team at 6 a.m. with crews completing indirect fire line around perimeter using handline and dozer line.

Lightning-caused Sucker Creek Fire grew rapidly to 80 acres due to outflowing winds from thunderstorms. Crews worked through the night constructing containment lines with full suppression strategy.

Sucker Creek Fire reported at 2 acres around 1 p.m., 3 miles northwest of Lincoln. Lightning suspected as cause with moderate to high spread potential. No evacuations ordered, structures and timber at risk.