INCIDENT UPDATED 8/24/2008
Approximate Location
46.773 latitude, -110.413 longitude
Incident Overview
The Russian Flats fire is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Sapphire Village, Montana on the Judith Ranger District of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The fire is estimated at 743 acres in heavy timber with steep rocky terrain.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 02nd, 2008 approx. 01:34 PM |
| Location | 27 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana |
| Incident Commander | Jess Secrest |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 136 |
|---|---|
| Size | 743 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday August 10th, 2008 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Closed heavy timber and litter. |
| Fire Behavior | Fire continue to smolder in heavy fuels and duff. |
| Significant Events | Completed palm infrared flight. Crews and engines continue to patrol and mop up hot spots. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Crew and engines will continue to patrol and mop up hot spots. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Transition to a Type 3 organization will occur at 6:00 a.m. on 8/10/08. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 3G7 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 78 degrees |
| Humidity | 35% |
