INCIDENT UPDATED 8/7/2008
Approximate Location
45.783 latitude, -112.833 longitude
Incident Overview
This fire broke out on Thursday, July 31, at about 1:30 p.m., two miles northwest of Divide, Montana, in Charcoal Gulch. It was contained on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 01st, 2008 approx. 05:30 PM |
| Location | two miles NW of Divide, Mont. |
| Incident Commander | Dave Henson |
Current Situation
| Size | 164 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Trees, grass, and sagebrush. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering. |
| Significant Events | The fire was contained Tuesday morning, Aug. 5. No further updates to this webpage are planned. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Mop up continues. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | low |
| Remarks | The fire was declared "controlled" at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6. |
