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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/i/805/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Ahorn</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/805/</link><description>Latest articles for Ahorn Wildland Fire</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:37:58 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Final News Release - Bob Marshall Area Joint Infor (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6574/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6574/</guid><description><![CDATA["Road Work On Monday, September 24, 2007 road graders and water tenders will be doing road maintenance on 16 miles of the Benchmark Road #235, 12.5 miles on the Beaver-Willow Road #233, and 8.3 miles on the North Fork Teton Road #144. Travelers using these roads should watch-out for heavy equipment on the roadway.Forest Closures Friday, September 21, 2007, the Lewis and Clark, Flathead, Helena and Lolo National Forests opened some areas previously closed due to fire activity. Some trails and areas remain closed. Some restrictions on camping will remain in other specific areas. Restrictions on stock use and motorized travel are intended to protect important fish habitat that was affected by intense fire. Although trails within fire areas are now open to the public, many trails have not been cleared and may be impassable due to downed timber. Visitors should be alert to a number of potential hazards created by recent fire activity including falling snags or trees, rolling material such..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lewis and Clark National Forest Timber for Sale (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6571/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6571/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Ahorn Decks Sale is located within T22N, R8W, SECTION 34, Teton County, State of Montana P.M.M.The Forest Service will receive sealed bids in public at Rocky Mountain Ranger District at 1:00 PM local time on 10/18/2007 for an estimated volume of 193 CCF of Lodgepole Pine sawtimber, and 157 CCF of Engelmann Spruce sawtimber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is within the sale area an estimated volume of 50 CCF of Lodgepole Pine non-saw that the bidder agrees to remove at a fixed rate. The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids.Interested parties may obtain a prospectus from the office listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids is available to the public from the Rocky Mountain Ranger District Office, 1102 Main Avenue NW, Choteau, MT 59422 at (406) 466-5341; Augusta Information Station, 405 Manix St., Augusta, MT 59410; or Lewis and Clark..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rocky Mountain Ranger District Re-opens to Public (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6545/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6545/</guid><description><![CDATA["ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANGER DISTRICTRE-OPENS TO PUBLIC  Effective Friday, September 21, 2007, the Lewis and Clark National Forest is opening all areas previously closed due to fire activity on the Rocky Mountain Ranger District. A few trails will remain closed to stock and motorized travel, and some restrictions on camping will remain in specific areas. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff, Cheryl Leidle and Teton County Sheriff, Keith VanSetten have lifted evacuation orders for the Benchmark, Beaver-Willow Road, Sun Canyon, and North Fork Teton Road areas. In the vicinity of the Skyland Fire, roads and trails remaining closed to motorized and stock travel are: Whiterock Pass Road (FDR 9128) from the gate at Palookaville to Whiterock Pass Whiterock Creek Trail (#102) from the pass to its junction with Trail #102A East Fork Woods Creek Trail (#170) in its entirety. These trails and road are open to foot traffic only. Restrictions on stock use and motorized travel are intended to protect important..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:21:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update Sept. 22 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6564/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6564/</guid><description><![CDATA["Final Fire Update: This will conclude our daily updates pending a significant change in fire activity. There is minimal fire activity on the Ahorn Fire due to the progress made in managing the fire combined with cooler and wetter weather.The Joint Information Center (JIC) in Choteau will remain open until 6 p.m. on Monday, September 24th to answer questions related to the fire and closures. Please contact your local Ranger District for questions related to the fire status or closures. Public Safety/Risks:  People traveling in the Ahorn Fire area need to use extreme caution. Visitors walking or riding animals on trails and within the burned area need to watch out for rolling debris on hillsides, holes in the ground where tree roots have burned out, and standing, burned trees that can fall without warning. Also, there may be burning logs, and hotspots within the fire area that could flare up and create smoky conditions. Travelers using forest roads should drive with extreme caution...."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update Sept. 21 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6552/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6552/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Continued cooler weather and wetting rains and snow decreased fire activity. Crews pulled the structure protection equipment from Indian Creek Cabin. Crews completed building line above Kenck Cabin and continue to hold and improve on that line. Fireline work was also finished in Hoadley Creek. Pumps, hoses and sprinklers were removed from Hoadley Creek.Weather and Fire Behavior forecast: There is a good potential for wetting rain across the districts through the weekend. Temperatures will be in the 50&#39;s and humidity will remain near 40%. With the cooler temperature and moisture, fire activity is expected to be low.Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Crews will continue to hold and improve existing fireline. Crews will patrol the fire area and conduct suppression activities as needed. Benchmark and Hoadley areas will have structure protection equipment removed. Structure protection wrap will be removed on Kenck Cabin and South Fork Pack Bridge. Engines will be..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update Sept. 20 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6536/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6536/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Cooler weather and wetting rains and snow decreased fire activity. Benchmark reported ½ inch of rain. Crews completed building line above Kenck Cabin and continue to hold and improve on that line. Fireline work was also finished in Hoadley Creek. Pumps, hoses and sprinklers were removed from the Stoner Place.Weather and Fire Behavior forecast: A moist and unsettled flow will continue under partly cloudy skies with expected showers or snow above 6000 feet. Temperatures will be in the 50&#39;s and humidity will remain near 40%. With the cooler temperature and moisture, fire activity is expected to be low.Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Crews will continue to hold and improve existing fireline. Crews will patrol the fire area and conduct suppression activities as needed. Benchmark and Hoadley areas will have structure protection equipment removed.Area Closure: The Lewis and Clark National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management, and Region 4 of Montana Fish,..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:13:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Restrictions Lifted in Bob Marshall Wildernes (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6531/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6531/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIRE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED IN BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS COMPLEX AND ADJACENT PUBLIC LANDS Fire restrictions have been lifted on public lands within and immediately adjacent to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex in north-central Montana. The Flathead, Lewis and Clark, Helena, and Lolo National Forests have lifted fire restrictions on all National Forest lands, with the exception of the non-wilderness portion of the Seeley Lake Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest, and the Lincoln Ranger District of the Helena National Forest. In those areas, Stage I fire restrictions remain in effect until further notice.  Fire restrictions have also been lifted on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and by the State of Montana in Teton and Lewis and Clark Counties along the Rocky Mountain Front.  Fire and land managers from the various agencies and fire management organizations in north-central and northwest Montana stress their appreciation to the public for being proactive about..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:21:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update Sept. 19 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6525/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6525/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Cooler weather and scattered showers decreased fire activity. Crews completed building line above Kenck Cabin and began removing equipment from the area. Work was also finished in Hoadley Creek. Pumps, hoses and sprinklers were removed from the Stoner Place. Fire managers flew the fire perimeter to review additional suppression needs. Weather and Fire Behavior forecast: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers are expected. Temperatures will be in the 50&#39;s and humidity will remain near 40%. With the cooler temperature and moisture, fire activity is expected to be low. Today&#39;s Planned Actions: The complex nature of necessary suppression activities is decreasing. Crews will patrol the area and conduct suppression activities as needed. Restrictions: The Lewis and Clark National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management, and Region 4 of Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks have opened a number of areas previously closed due to the Ahorn, Fool Creek, and..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:55:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Update Sept. 18 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6505/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6505/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Cooler weather and scattered showers decreased fire activity. Progress was made in Hoadley Creek and near Kenck cabin as crews continued building hand line. Fire managers flew the fire perimeter to assess additional suppression needs and to update the fire acres. The fire increased by 396 acres. Hoses, pumps and structural wrap were removed from the Stoner Place and infrared equipment was used to search for hot spots near Pretty Prairie. Weather and Fire Behavior forecast: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers are expected. Temperatures will be in the 50&#39;s and humidity will remain near 40%. With the cooler temperature and moisture, fire activity is expected to be low. Today&#39;s Planned Actions: The complex nature of necessary suppression activities is decreasing. The transfer of command to a Type III Incident Management Team will occur at 7:00 am. Crews will continue building hand line in Hoadley Creek and above Kenck Cabin. Structural wrap..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Portions of Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and Ot (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6504/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/6504/</guid><description><![CDATA[" For Immediate ReleaseContact: Joint Information Center, Toll-free 1-866-831-7450 Portions of Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and Other Public Lands Opening in Time for Hunting Seasons  Choteau, MT - At 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2007, the Bob Marshall Complex Ranger Districts, the Bureau of Land Management and Region Four of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks opened a number of areas that had been previously closed due to the Ahorn, Amphitheatre, Calbick, Conger Creek, Corporal, Felix, Fool Creek, Railley Mountain, Skyland, Table Mountain, Turtlehead and other smaller fires. Specifically, the Rocky Mountain Ranger District opened three strategic areas between the fires. One opening occurred south of the Ahorn Fire over Observation Pass and provides access to the Flathead National Forest. Other openings include an area between the Ahorn and Fool Creek Fires and an area between the Fool Creek and Skyland Fires. These areas are being opened to allow recreational use in limited..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:52:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fact Sheet Sept. 12 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6438/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6438/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size52,109 acres/ Approximately 81+ square milesIncrease since last updateNo new growth on the fires edgeFire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightning Incident CommanderBill CowinResources on the Fire13 engines, 8 Water Tenders, 7 helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek)Total Personnel 150Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton County, MT DNRC, MT Dept of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, DoDLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Warm and dry conditions caused the fire to make short runs in Hoadley Creek. Fire managers continued to..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fact Sheet Sept. 11 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6437/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6437/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size52,109 - Approximately 81+ square milesIncrease since last updateNo new growth on the fires edgeFire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightning Incident CommanderBill CowinResources on the Fire13 engines, 8 Water Tenders, 6 helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek)Total Personnel 151Est. Containment Date9/20/07Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton County, MT DNRC, MT Dept of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, DoDLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Calm weather conditions allowed crews to continue building line and mopping up hot spots in the Leavitt and..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:23:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fact Sheet Sept. 10 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6348/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6348/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size52,154 - Approximately 81+ square milesIncrease since last updateNo new growth on the fires edgeFire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightning Incident CommanderBill CowinResources on the Fire13 engines, 8 Water Tenders, 5 helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek)Total Personnel 155Est. Containment Date9/20/07Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton County, MT DNRC, MT Dept of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, DoDLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Wetting rain of 0.4 inch was reported Saturday night near Gibson Reservoir. With the calm conditions, crews..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:46:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fact Sheet September 8, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6288/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6288/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size52,154 - Approximately 81+ square milesIncrease since last updateNo new growth on the fires edgeFire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightning Incident CommanderBill CowinResources on the Fire13 engines, 8 Water Tenders, 5 helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek)Total Personnel 137Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton County, MT DNRC, MT Dept of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, DoDLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District Yesterday&#39;s Activities:  Lower temperatures resulted in a decrease in fire activity. Infrared detection was used last night and..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Update September 6 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6248/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6248/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size52,154 - Approximately 81+ square milesIncrease since last updateNo new growth on the fires edgeFire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightning Incident CommanderBill CowinResources on the Fire13 engines, 8 Water Tenders, 7 helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek)Total Personnel 136&middot;&middot;Est. Containment DateSeptember 20, 2007Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District Yesterday&#39;s Activities:  Lower temperatures and higher humidities today resulted in a decrease in fire activity, although the fire remains active in the Dry..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update September 5 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6217/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6217/</guid><description><![CDATA["Location	30 miles west of Augusta, Montana Approximate Size	52,154 ââ‚¬â€œ Approximately 81+ square miles Increase since last update	0 Fire Containment	20% Start Date	July 11 Cause	Lightning Incident Commander	Bill Cowin Resources on the Fire	13 engines, 8 Water Tenders, 7 helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek) Total Personnel 136&middot;&middot; Est. Containment Date	September 20, 2007 Cooperating Agencies	BLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton County Landowners	Lewis and Clark National Forest Restrictions	Pre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District Yesterdayââ‚¬â„¢s Activities: Active fire was observed as hot and dry conditions continue. Running ground fire, group torching, and short sustained crown runs were observed. The..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:14:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update September 3 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6139/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6139/</guid><description><![CDATA["Happy Labor Day - Have a safe and happy Holiday!Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size51,654Increase since last update0Fire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderBob LinebackResources on the Fire2 Crews,13 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, 7 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), Total Personnel 141Est. Containment Date9/20/2007Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: An increase in fire behavior this afternoon resulted from high temperatures, low relative humidity and high winds. Bucket work was performed in the high..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:29:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Updat September 2, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6099/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6099/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size51,654Increase since last update334Fire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderBob LinebackResources on the Fire2 Crews,13 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, 7 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), Total Personnel 144Est. Containment Date9/20/2007Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Due to windy conditions throughout the day, air operations were unable to engage. Early morning rains moderated fire activity today, although numerous areas around the fire edge continue to hold heat. Hot..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:53:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update September 1 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6061/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6061/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size51,320Increase since last update2,117Fire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderBob LinebackResources on the Fire2 Crews, 7 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), 13 Engines, 8 Water TendersTotal Personnel 168Est. Containment Date9/20/2007Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Backing fire and group tree torching continued to expand the fire edge, particularly in Pearl Basin, Hoadley Creek, Bear Creek and the south side of Gibson Reservoir near Lange Creek. The fire did not make..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update August 31 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6029/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/6029/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size49,203Increase since last update500Fire Containment20%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderBob LinebackResources on the Fire2 Crews, 7 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), 13 Engines, 8 Water TendersTotal Personnel 187Est. Containment Date9/20/2007Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Fire activity included localized torching with some uphill runs, but generally consisted of ground fire cleaning up fuels on the forest floor. There was local movement but no push. Pearl Basin and Bear Creek..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update August 30 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5982/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5982/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size48,703Increase since last update0Fire Containment15%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderBob LinebackResources on the Fire2 Crews, 7 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), 13 Engines, 8 Water TendersTotal Personnel 187Est. Containment Date9/20/2007Cooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Despite conditions conducive to increased fire behavior, the fire had little growth. There was a slight increase in acreage in the Bear Creek area. The minimal movement on the fire was for the most part..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:10:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update August 29 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5955/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5955/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size48,703Increase since last update0Fire Containment10%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderBob LinebackResources on the Fire2 Crews, 7 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), 13 Engines, 8 Water TendersTotal Personnel 187Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir. Stoner and Benchmark areas are under full evacuation orders. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire. Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Overall the fire showed minimal activity. There is still heat on the exterior perimeter, including Bear Creek. The West and Northwest side of the fire did not show much heat. The Pearl Basin showed some heat but..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update August 28 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5903/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5903/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size48,703Increase since last update1,703Fire Containment10%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderCraig CowieResources on the Fire2 Crews, 6 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), 13 Engines, 8 Water TendersTotal Personnel 179Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir, Stoner, and Benchmark areas. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire.Closures and Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Calmer winds allowed seven helicopters to drop water on hot spots along the fire&#39;s perimeter. The active northeast perimeter between Leavitt Creek and the Allen Mountain Ridge, and the Dry Fork/Lange Creek area were worked, along with an..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update August 27 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5895/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5895/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size48,400Increase since last update1,400 acres&middot;(&middot;estimated acreage)Fire Containment10%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderCraig CowieResources on the Fire1 Crew, 6 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), 13 Engines, 8 Water TendersTotal Personnel 179Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir, Stoner, and Benchmark areas. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire.Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: The fire was active in the Hoadley Creek area, near Grizzly Basin. In the Northeast section, driven by winds, fire moved from the Lange Creek area to the Allen Mountain reef. Windsheer at the top of Allen Mountain..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:36:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update August 26 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5842/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5842/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size47,000Increase since last update0&middot; acres(&middot;awaiting visual to determine accurate acreage)Fire Containment10%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderCraig CowieResources on the Fire2 Crew, 7 Helicopters (assigned to both Ahorn and Fool Creek), 13 Engines, 9 Water TendersTotal Personnel 169Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsPre-evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir, Stoner, and Benchmark areas. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire.Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Winds gusting up to 57 miles per hour prevented helicopters from flying the fire, with the exception of the west side of Sun Butte on the northeast perimeter of the fire. Here, a Type I..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Update August 25 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5780/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5780/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size47,000Increase since last update0 acresFire Containment10%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderCraig CowieResources on the Fire2 Crew, 2 Helicopters, 13 Engines, 9 Water TendersTotal Personnel 192Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsEvacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir area, Stoner area, and Benchmark area. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire.Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Helicopters were utilized during the morning to cool hot spots in the Stovepipe and Renshaw Lake areas on the east and southeast perimeter of the fire, and around Pearl Basin along the southwestern perimeter. This fire behavior moderated later in the day. Smoke continues to be prevalent..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:56:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 24 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5766/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5766/</guid><description><![CDATA["Quick Fire FactsLocation30 miles west of Augusta, MontanaApproximate Size47,000Increase since last update0 acresFire Containment10%Start DateJuly 11CauseLightningIncident CommanderCraig CowieResources on the Fire2 Crew, 2 Helicopters, 14 Engines, 9 Water TendersTotal Personnel 190Est. Containment DateUnknownCooperating AgenciesBLM, Lewis and Clark County, Teton CountyLandownersLewis and Clark National ForestRestrictionsEvacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir area, Stoner area, and Benchmark area. The Benchmark airstrip remains closed due to the continued threat from the Ahorn Fire.Stage II fire restrictions are in effect for the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Higher relative humidity and cooler temperatures continue to aid firefighters. There was very little fire activity along the fire&#39;s perimeter. In the Deer Creek area, smoke was mostly due to interior pockets of burning fuel. Helicopters were used to cool a spot along the eastern..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:59:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Public Meeting (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/5697/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/5697/</guid><description><![CDATA["There will be a public meeting on Saturday, August 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the Augusta"]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 23, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5696/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5696/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Higher relative humidity and cooler temperatures helped to subdue the fire. There was some low intensity surface fire in the southern portion of the fire. Helicopters were utilized on some hot spots on the east side of the fire. The remainder of the fire was quiet.  Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Warming and drying with a 30% chance of late afternoon showers. Temperatures in the upper elevations are estimated to be in the mid 50s to low 60s, with relative humidity up to 47%. Gusty and erratic winds could accompany these thunderstorms, along with lightning activity.Today&#39;s Planned Actions:   Work will continue on structure protection efforts in the Benchmark area and near the K Bar L and fish and game administrative cabins. Remaining slash will be stacked and chip piles will be removed along the Beaver Willow Road. Fuels are being reduced along the Beaver Willow road from the Stoner Place north to Green Timber Basin. The road may be used..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 19, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5491/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5491/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities The Ahorn fire was active again on the southwest side in the Grizzly and Pearl Basins pushing down to Hoadly Creek. Active backing was observed there and when the inversion lifted activity increased significantly with uphill runs and torching observed in the late afternoon. The fire is potentially threatening M.A.P. 18. Low to moderate backing in heavy fuels was seen in the vicinity of Lost Fork (Ahorn Creek). The northeast corner was also active again burning west of the K-Bar-L Ranch. Backcounty cabins (K Bar L, Game and Fish) appear to be in good shape for any sort of structure protection effort. Chipping of slash continued along the Beaver Willow Road. Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Red Flag Warning today for strong west winds and low relative humidity. Turning windy and cooler, otherwise partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs: 73-78 lower elevations, 60-73 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 17-22%,..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 18, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5437/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5437/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities The Ahorn fire was active on the southwest side in the Grizzly and Pearl Basins pushing down to Hoadly Creek and is potentially threatening M.A.P. 18. Low to moderate backing in heavy fuels was seen in the vicinity of Lost Fork (Ahorn Creek). The northeast corner was also active again burning approximately another 200 acres south and west of the K-Bar-L Ranch. Logging trucks finished hauling out felled trees that were cut along the Beaver Willow Road, and chipping of slash continued.  Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Red Flag Warning for the Ahorn Fire for gusty outflow winds...isolated dry lightning.... and severe storms. Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms...some severe with hail and strong downburst winds. Gusty and erratic winds near cells. Highs: 79-85 lower elevations, 67-77 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 19-23%, 20-26% higher elevations. Ridgetop winds: South 10-15 mph, becoming southwest..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 17, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5390/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5390/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities : Cloudy weather conditions and cooler temperatures coupled with smokey conditions combined to "put a lid" on fire activity. There was a little movement early in the Benchmark area and a little activity on the north side south of the K-Bar-L Ranch. Activity consisted mostly of creeping/smoldering with rare instances of isolated torching. Logging trucks continued hauling out felled trees that were cut along the Beaver Willow Road, and chipping of slash continued as well.  Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Mostly cloudy. Highs: 76-82 lower elevations, 63-73 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 20-24%, 24-34% higher elevations. Ridgetop winds: Southwest 12-17 mph, gusts to 25 mph. Slope/valley winds: Terrain dominated winds less than 8 mph through morning...upslope and southwest near 10 mph. Haines Index of 3.  Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Work will continue on structure protection. Hauling of felled trees and chipping of slash will..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 16, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5338/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5338/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities : The fire was actively backing along the north side, with primarily surface fire, isolated/group torching and uphill runs on the west flank. About 1300 acres was burned in Blind Creek and about 100 acres burned just south of the K Bar L Ranch. Acreage gain was lower than predicted yesterday and has been adjusted in today&#39;s numbers. Retardant was used to slow the spread of fire toward the K Bar L. The area between Burned Creek drainage and South Fork on the south end of the fire also showed intense heat on morning infrared. Logging trucks continued hauling out felled trees that were cut along the Beaver Willow Road, and chipping of slash continued as well.  Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Partly Cloudy. Highs: 78-84 lower elevations, 64-75 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 14-19%, 18-25% higher elevations. Ridgetop winds: South/southwest 8-12mph. Slope/valley winds: East/southeast 6-10 mph. Haines Index of 4.  Today&#39;s..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:40:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 15, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5255/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5255/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Breezy conditions and low relative humidity increased fire activity .In the Benchmark area helicopters worked to hold fire growth to approximately 50 acres. North of Prairie Reef on the north side of the fire an additional 1500 acres burned. And on the northeast side the fire grew approximately 150-200 acres south of the K- Bar Ranch. Logging trucks continued hauling out felled trees that were cut along the Beaver Willow Road.  Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Partly Cloudy. Highs: 76-81 lower elevations, 61-75 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 15-20%, 20-26% higher elevations. Ridgetop winds: Division Z northwest to west 8-12 mph gusts to 20 mph. Otherwise turning northeast 8-12 mph from west of the Division C/X to near the Division X/Y break before noon. Slope/valley winds: Division Z terrain influenced winds 5-10 mph. East/ northeast to terrain influenced winds 6010 mph from near Division C/X break to near the Division X/Y..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:57:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Hometown Heroes By Angie Smith (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5226/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5226/</guid><description><![CDATA["Sometimes the words -Interagency Fire Management- can be a little confusing. Perhaps when you hear them, you think of the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, or the National Park Service - agencies and logos you frequently see on the evening news. However, "interagency" includes local emergency response personnel as well. County law enforcement and rural fire departments form an important part of the partnership, and provide critical assistance and information. The Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), working through and with the Teton County Fire Department is an example of how communities pull together to help each other. Members of the fire department did not camp for two weeks near Sun Canyon Lodge because they wanted media attention - or even pay. They were there because their neighbors needed them. Monte ("Opie") Idland, Fairfield VFD member stated, "We&#39;re just here to help - and it&#39;s our employers who really deserve the recognition and..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:12:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Red Flag Warning for Tuesday The 14th. (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/5205/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/5205/</guid><description><![CDATA["Red Flag Warning has been issued for Tuesday the 14th, between 12:00pm (noon), and 09:00pm, with the hours of 2:00 pm - 09:00 pm being of the greatest"]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:28:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 14, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5204/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5204/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Moderating weather conditions helped to keep fire activity to a minimum on the Ahorn fire. Observers reported some isolated single tree torching but the fire gained very little ground. Crews and feller bunchers (machines capable of removing the trees at the stump) completed the fuel reduction process along the Beaver Willow Road. Logging trucks continued hauling out felled trees. Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Red Flag Warning today for gusty winds and low relative humidity. Partly Cloudy. Highs: 81-86 lower elevations, 65-75 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 11-15%, 16-21% higher elevations. Ridgetop winds: west 18 to 22 mph a few gusts to 25 mph. Slope/valley winds: Terrain influenced early...then west 12 to 17 mph gusts to 25 mph. The Haines Index will be a 4.Long term fire growth potential remains high.  Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Work will continue on structure protection. Hauling of felled trees and chipping of slash..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:23:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 13, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5133/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5133/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Windy conditions and low relative humidity continued to dry forest vegetation to near record levels today. In spite of these conditions the fire showed little increase in size. Smoke from fires in Idaho shaded the Ahorn and kept fire behavior from becoming extreme. Observers reported short crown runs. Crews and feller bunchers (machines capable of removing the trees at the stump) made good progress in the fuel reduction process along the Beaver Willow Road. Logging trucks began hauling out felled trees. Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Partly Cloudy. Highs: 80-84 lower elevations, 68-72 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 15-19%, 20-25% higher elevations. Ridge top winds: west to northwest 12 to 17 mph gusts to 25 mph. Slope/valley winds: Terrain influenced early...then northwest 8 to 12 mph. The Haines Index will be a 5. Fire growth potential remains high even though weather conditions are moderating slightly. Today&#39;s Planned..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:17:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 12, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5088/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5088/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Fuels began to dry somewhat as relative humidity dropped today. Despite near record energy release components above the 97th percentile for fuels, fire activity was limited on the Ahorn Fire for the fifth day in a row. The energy release component is a fuel moisture index that reflects the contribution of all live and dead vegetation to potential fire intensity. Observers reported minimal fire activity today with some active ground fire late in the day. Crews and feller bunchers ( machines capable of removing the trees at the stump) made additional progress in the fuel reduction process along the Beaver Willow Road.. Felled trees still need to be removed to complete the process. Hand crews also constructed line in the Benchmark area on the south side of the fire. Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Mostly sunny. Highs: 79-85 lower elevations, 71-76 above 7000ft. Minimum humidity: lower elevations 16-22%, 22-25% higher elevations. Ridgetop winds:..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:36:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Red Flag Warning for Sunday (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/5080/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/5080/</guid><description><![CDATA["Red Flag Warning has been issued for Sunday the 12th, between noon and midnight, with the hours of 2:00 pm - 09:00 pm being of the greatest"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 11, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5044/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5044/</guid><description><![CDATA["FIREFIGHTERS BRACE FOR POTENTIAL EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR BY SUNDAY  Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Despite near record energy release components above the 97th percentile for fuels, higher relative humidity limited fire activity on the Ahorn Fire for the fourth day in a row. The energy release component is a fuel moisture index that reflects the contribution of all live and dead vegetation to potential fire intensity. The area received some precipitation Thursday night with the Benchmark remote weather station recording .15 inch of precipitation. Observers reported minimal fire activity today with some active ground fire late in the day. Crews and feller bunchers made good progress in fuel reduction along the Beaver Willow Road. Feller bunchers are machines capable of removing trees at the stump. No fires were discovered from the lightning that occurred Thursday evening.  Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Mostly sunny, with highs of 74-80 degrees at lower elevations, and 62-70..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 11:55:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 10, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5001/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/5001/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Higher relative humidity continued to limit fire activity on the Ahorn Fire. Fire activity increased slightly in the afternoon with isolated torching. Crews continued work to reduce fuels along the Beaver Willow Road in case the fire moves into this area. Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Mostly sunny, with highs of 77-79 degrees at lower elevations, and 67-72 at elevations above 7000 feet. Minimum relative humidity is expected to be 18-22% at lower elevations and 23-27% above 7000 feet. Winds will be out of the southwest 10-15 mph at ridge tops, increasing form the west in the afternoon to 17-23 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Valley winds will be southwesterly 6-10 mph, increasing to 10-16 mph in the afternoon. Relative humidity levels will limit significant fire activity. Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Work will continue on structure protection. Crews will work on fuel reduction along the Beaver Willow Road. Two feller bunchers, machines capable..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:29:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Red Flag Warning for Friday (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/4996/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/805/4996/</guid><description><![CDATA["Red Flag Warning has been issued for Friday the 10th, between noon and midnight, with the hours of 2:00pm - 07:00 being of the greatest"]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:49:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 9, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4974/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4974/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Higher relative humidity limited fire activity on the Ahorn Fire. The remote weather station at Benchmark recorded 27% relative humidity at 3:00 p.m. yesterday. Smoldering, creeping fire was reported with increased activity later in the day. Crews began preparation work along the Beaver Willow Road in case the fire moves into this area. No new fires were reported as a result of the thunderstorm that produced lighting on Monday.  Weather and Fire Behavior forecast for today: Mostly sunny, with highs of 80 to 84 degrees at lower elevations, and 72-77 at elevations above 7000 feet. Minimum relative humidity is expected to be 20-24% at lower elevations and 26-30% above 7000 feet. Winds will be out of the southwest today; ridgetop winds - 12-20 mph; valley winds -8-15 mph. Fire activity is expected to be low with creeping ground fire, some backing fire and isolated torching of trees.  Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Work will continue on structure protection. Two..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:40:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 8, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4973/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4973/</guid><description><![CDATA["Today&#39;s Activity: The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning until 9:00 p.m. this evening. Low relative humidity and high winds may generate active fire behavior and growth. Work will continue on structure protection and contingency lines. Initial attack support will be available to respond to any lightning starts produced by yesterday&#39;s thunderstorms. Evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir area, Stoner area and Benchmark.  Management and Status:  Extreme fire weather failed to materialize yesterday in spite of a red flag warning. High cloud cover shaded the Ahorn Fire, limiting fire activity to smoldering, creeping, isolated and group torching. Thunderstorms passed over the fire, but no precipitation was recorded. Crews continued to make progress on structure protection work and contingency lines. The crew at Pretty Prairie Cabin completed mop-up and recovered pumps, hoses, and other equipment. They were airlifted out by helicopter. Windy..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:37:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 7, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4937/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4937/</guid><description><![CDATA["Today&#39;s Activity: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Ahorn Fire and surrounding area for Tuesday afternoon and evening. The potential exists for active crown fire and spotting up to ½ mile. Firefighters will continue preparation work to protect property and evaluate and construct contingency lines. An additional crew and three engines were assigned to the fire.  Evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir area, Stoner area and Benchmark.  Management and Status:  The Ahorn Fire area received a trace of precipitation Sunday evening, no more than .02 inch. Fire managers reported light activity on the fire on Monday to include smoldering, creeping ground fire, some downslope backing, and isolated torching of trees. A crew built a line and burned out around the Bliss cabin on the south side of Gibson Reservoir. The crew in the Pretty Prairie Cabin in the interior of the fire mopped up and secured the cabin and began clean-up and backhaul of hose..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:03:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 6, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4886/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4886/</guid><description><![CDATA["Today&#39;s Activity: Firefighters will continue preparation work to protect property and evaluate and construct contingency lines. A crew will be airlifted by helicopter to the Pretty Prairie Cabin in the fire&#39;s interior to mop up hot spots and begin removing equipment. A strike team of seven engines is available to assist the Forest and local fire departments with initial attack. Currently, 5 crews, 3 helicopters, and 20 engines are assigned to the Ahorn Fire.  Evacuations remain in place for the Gibson Reservoir area, Stoner area and Benchmark.  Management and Status:  Lower temperatures in the 60s, higher relative humidity in the 40 percent range, and light winds moderated fire activity yesterday. Activity was limited to smoldering with isolated torching of trees. However, an infrared flight Sunday evening indicated considerable heat inside the fire perimeter. Clear skies in the morning enabled fire managers to get a good look at the fire for the first time in four days. Crews..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Fire Update - August 5, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4855/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4855/</guid><description><![CDATA["Today&#39;s Activity: Jeff Whitney&#39;s Southwest Incident Management Team assumed management responsibility for the fire today.   Management and Status: The Ahorn Fire and surrounding area remained under a Red Flag warning yesterday. Despite the potential for extreme fire activity, fire personnel observed moderate fire behavior. Smoldering, creeping ground fire was observed, along with backing fire and occasional torching of trees. Spot fires were reported in the Sheep Shed area on the southeast side of the fire in the afternoon. Helicopters performed bucket drops in the morning, putting water on hotspots to slow the spread of the fire into the K Bar L Ranch and Game and Fish Cabin on the west side of Gibson Reservoir. Crews continued improvement of the contingency line along Sawtooth Ridge on the Sun River Game Range and north towards the Deep Creek Ranch and structure protection in the Benchmark area, Stoner area, and Gibson Reservoir area. Evacuations remain in place for the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Update - 6:00 AM - August 4, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4805/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4805/</guid><description><![CDATA["Management and Status: Afternoon winds that kicked up from the west after a frontal passage pushed the Ahorn Fire eastward toward Allan Mountain. By 6:00 p.m. on Friday, the front extended in an approximately six mile wide band from Renshaw Lake in the south to the shore of Gibson Lake, near the Dry Fork drainage, in the north. The fire also pushed along Goat Creek drainage on the northeast flank. Structure protection firefighters at the Fish and Game Cabin, at the northwest end of Gibson Reservoir, could see trees torching in the distance. On the south side of the fire, the Nineteen Creek drainage burned toward the south but did not reach Grizzly Basin. The perimeter of the fire remained stationary in the Benchmark area. To the north the fire moved minimally in the vicinity of the Prairie Reef Lookout. The tower man at Prairie Reef is at his post and continues to provide a lookout. The major firefighting activity was concentrated around the north and south ends of Sawtooth Ridge, six..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Ahorn Update - 10:00 PM - August 2, 2007 (Ahorn Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4762/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/805/4762/</guid><description><![CDATA["Management and Status: Just like I forecast said Incident Meteorologist Joe Goudsward of the weather over the Ahorn Fire. Gentle southeast winds and reasonable humidity combined to limit fire perimeter spread to 780 acres. Firefighters in the Benchmark area dug direct fire-line (a line with no unburned fuel between it and the black created by the fire) east of the 202 trail. Structure protection groups on the northeast flanks set up sprinkler systems in the Mortimer Gulch area to green up the vicinity around buildings and make the area less flammable. Aerial operations targeted hot-spots and improved natural fire barriers by dropping 50,000 gallons of water and 8,000 gallons of fire retardant from helicopters and 28,000 gallons from fixed-wing aircraft. A plan on where to construct a contingency line along the Lewis and Clark National Forest Boundary is being developed with abutting private and public landowners and may be finalized on Friday. The firefighter evacuated from the..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:46:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>