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  Type 3 Management Organization

INCIDENT COMMANDER: Jay Wood

 September 23, 2023

Trail Ridge Fire

Fire Summary

Approx. 5 miles SE Sula, MT

Approx. 11 miles NW of Big Hole National Battlefield

Size: 17,157 acres Completion: 60%

Personnel: 55

CURRENT STATUS

Yesterday’s fire activity was minimal fire growth mainly on the north flank of the fire in the 4B Drainage. Spread has slowed due to wet weather patterns.  The fire perimeter is still within the indirect containment lines and crews are monitoring fire behavior in this area and continuing suppression repair efforts.

Crews continue to patrol and monitor fire behavior and minimize the potential for fire impact. Slash hauling is expected to conclude on Meadow Creek Road today.

Today’s weather, there will be a chance for some fog in the lower elevations of the fire. Winds turn westerly behind a departing trough of low pressure with a shift to northwesterly winds later in the day. Expect gusts to around 25 mph after noon. Winds will stay elevated on Saturday. The ridge will become established by Sunday. Temperatures will be warmer than normal through the middle of next week.

TRAIL RIDGE CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES

The area closure has been rescinded and has been condensed to Meadow Creek Road, Mink Creek Road, and a portion of the Continental Divide Trail. See closure map.

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are no longer in effect on all Bitterroot National Forest Lands

Specific closure information can be found at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8365

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