Man Arrested After Debris Fire Burns 144 Acres Near Lime

Utah man arrested after starting fire near Lime

HUNTINGTON — On Aug. 14 at approximately 1:04 p.m., Baker County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received numerous reports of a fire east of Interstate 84 exit 342 near Lime. Multiple fire resources, including air and ground, responded to the scene.

Man arrested after debris fire burns 144 acres near Lime

A 43-year-old Utah man was arrested after starting a fire that burned 144 acres.

Lime Fire, 2 miles west of Huntington, Oregon - Elkhorn Media Group

Update as of 4:50 P.M. According to Vale BLM, the fire is now at 80 acres, with 2 helicopters, 8 SEATs, and 4 scoopers on scene. No change to other resources reported and no structures threatened. Update as of 2:10pm: According to Vale BLM the Lime Fire is now 35 acres in size. Currently on scene is 1 heli, 4 SEATs, air attack, 1 dozer, 4 engines, BLM investigator, Burnt River RFPA and Huntington RFD UPDATE AS OF 1:45pm: According to WildCAD, th…