NEWS RELEASE
Cascade Fire 080908 8:00 p.m.
Current Size: 10,173 acres Containment: 85% The Cascade Fire is six miles west of Red Lodge, Montana. Brad McBratney's Type 3 Fire Team Organization is fighting the fire. McBratney's team... more
Approximate Location
45.173 latitude, -109.439 longitudeSummary
Fire reported on 7/26/08 at 2:15 hours on the West Fork of Rock Creek approximately 10 miles west of Red Lodge, Montana.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 26th, 2008 aprox 02:15 PM |
| Location | 6 Miles West of Red Lodge, MT |
| Incident Commander | Mcbratney |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 109 |
|---|---|
| Size | 10,173 acres |
| Percent Contained | 85% |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber Fuel Model 8 and blow down fuel models SB2, SB3, SB4 approximately 3000 acres in this canyon. |
| Fire Behavior | Interior creeping and smoldering of unburned pockets of fuel. |
| Significant Events | The team assumed command of the Tumble Creek incident today. It will be managed as a part of the Cascade incident. Crews are continuing mop-up. Palm IR work to identify hot spots to secure the perimeter and meet District turn-back standards. Continuing to demob. |
Outlook
| Planed Actions | Rehab handline, engines to continue mop-up. More Palm IR work scheduled. Air patrol of Tumble Creek. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Mop-up with engines along the West Fork of Rock Creek Road with Palm IR assistance today. Tumble creek monitored by air today. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 20 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 67 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 22 % |
