The Goosmus Fire was started on September 25. A downed powerline was the cause.
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The Goosmus Fire was started on September 25. A downed powerline was the cause. While there are no wind reports, lightning tracker showed thunderstorms in the region. It was contained on October 4.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 wildfire. Local standard time, as filed.
The Goosmus Fire was started on September 25 by a downed powerline. It continued through October 4. It burned 1738 acres of mixed timber, brush, and short grass. Cost is estimated.
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