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Trail Ridge Fire

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Unit Information

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 
420 Barrett St 
Dillon, 
Montana 
59725 
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 
420 Barrett St 
Dillon, 
Montana 
59725 

Incident Contacts

  • Catherine McRae
    Email:
    catherine.mcrae@usda.gov
    Phone:
    4069253353
    Hours:
    M-F 8-7, S/S 9-5
  • Arlee Staley
    Email:
    frances.staley@usda.gov
    Phone:
    406-490-1818
    Hours:
    M-F 8-6
  • Wisdom Ranger District
    Phone:
    4066893243
    Hours:
    M-F 8-4:30
  • Darby Ranger District
    Phone:
    4068213913
    Hours:
    M-F 8-4:30
  • Catherine McRae
    Email:
    catherine.mcrae@usda.gov
    Phone:
    4069255353
    Hours:
    M-F 8-7 S/S 9-5

Trail Ridge Fire Update September 6, 2022

Trail Ridge Fire
Publication Type: News 10/26/2022

 Trail Ridge Fire Location: 4.5 miles north of the Hogan Cabin

Thompson Creek Fire Location: Near Mystic Lake

Both fires are located near the Continental Divide Trail

 

September 6, 2022

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Start Dates: August 26, 2022  Cause : Lightning  

Trail Ridge 

Size: 2,742 acres  Completion: 0% Personnel:  30

Thompson Creek

Size: 85 acres  Completion: 20% Personnel: 30

                          

CURRENT STATUS

Yesterday the Trail Ridge Fire burned actively to the southwest due to the prevailing winds into the head of Prairie Creek. The fire growth was observed on all sides of the fire. The fire is still burning within the 2000 Mussigbrod burned area.  There is a large amount of deadfall on the ground with numerous snags throughout the area.  Lookouts are being utilized to monitor the fire.  Crews are looking for options in case the fire moves closer to private lands.

The Thompson Creek Fire is burning near Mystic Lake. Crews on the fire have completed line with a hose lay including sprinklers around the perimeter. They also have improved the line to 10 feet on 70% of the perimeter.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Today will be slightly warmer and drier, with increased southwest winds in the afternoon. Humidity recoveries will continue to be poor.  Hot and dry will remain on Wednesday, and winds are expected to become gusty during the afternoon.  There is a slight chance for thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.

  CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES Specific closure information can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.qov/inc ident/8365. Trail Ridge Fire Area Closure Bitterroot National Forest ·        Described Area:  All national Forest Service Lands on the Darby-Sula Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest in the area bounded and the west by US Highway 93, on the north by Montana Secondary Highway 472 “East Fork Road”, on the east and including FS Rd 725 -Meadow Creek Road, and on the south by the forest boundary.  This includes all roads and trails within the defined area including portions of the Continental Dived National Scenic Trail (CDNST) ·        Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on all Bitterroot National Forest lands in Montana.

Facebook:  Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF and Bitterroot NF                                                                    
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