INCIDENT UPDATED 9/22/2008
Approximate Location
45.963 latitude, -113.518 longitude
Incident Overview
Lightning started this fire on a remote ridge in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness on August 19. Given the remote location, mild fire season, and potential benefits, the fire is being managed, not fought.
The fire was discovered by aircraft on 8/20. Officials decided it qualified as a "fire-use" event. A "stage I" plan was prepared to prepare for contingencies in the near term.
The fire was declared "out" on Sept. 22.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday August 19th, 2008 approx. 12:00 PM |
| Location | 26 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Mont. |
| Incident Commander | Jim Harrington |
Current Situation
| Size | 18 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday December 22nd, 2008 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Closed whitebark canopy with litter, whitebark pine on rock scree. |
| Fire Behavior | The fire grew by 2 to 3 acres on 8/30 but as of 9/2 was under five inches of new snow. |
Outlook
| Growth Potential | Low. Weather and terrain both limit. |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Very rugged. |
