Kootenai National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
31374 US Hwy 2 Libby Montana 59923
Libby, MT 59923
~~ FINAL UPDATE ~~
This will be the final daily update for Burnt Peak and South Yaak Fires
Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 7 will return both fires to the Kootenai National Forest on Thursday, September 9th at 6:00 AM. The local Three Rivers Ranger District will take over management of both fires. Facebook and Inciweb will be updated as needed. Closures will remain in effect. The Incident Command Post at 2031 Bull Lake Road will be deconstructed by the end of the week and returned to a hay pasture.
By the Numbers Burnt Peak South Yaak
Size (acres) 4,099 12,489
Containment 41% 89%
Containment line (miles) 9 26.5
Perimeter (miles) 22 30
Dozer line constructed (miles) 10 8
Dozer line repaired 100% 79%
Handline constructed (miles) 3 12
Handline repaired 100% 93%
Weather:Today is a heads-up fire weather day as hot temperatures, low humidity, and increasing winds are expected across the region. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s and low 90s with southwest winds at 15 mph and gusts up to 20.
Closures: Please remember, the USFS Three Rivers Ranger District has area, road, and trail closures for public safety due to fire management activities related to the Burnt Peak and South Yaak Fires. Closure orders and maps may be viewed on the Kootenai National Forest webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/kootenai
Beginning Thursday September 9th, direct any questions to the Three Rivers Ranger District at 406-295-4693.
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