INCIDENT UPDATED 9/16/2009
Approximate Location
46.75 latitude, -111.948 longitude
Incident Overview
The Noble Fire was reported at approximately 2:30pm on Monday, September 14th. The cause of the blaze burning 5 miles north of Helena is under investigation. Some evacuation orders were issued Monday afternoon for residents of roughly 150 homes in the fire area, along with the following road closures: Mountain Meadow, Westhaven, Noble Lane, Antler Way, Snowdrift Road from Noble Lane east to Mountain Meadow, 5-G Ranch Way, and Mountain Meadow from Snowdrift to Black Sandy Loop. For the latest information regarding evacuations and closures, contact the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Department.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Monday September 14th, 2009 approx. 02:50 PM |
| Location | 5 miles north of Helena, MT |
| Incident Commander | Greg Archie |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 40 |
|---|---|
| Size | 130 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, juniper and grasses. |
