Approximate Location
Incident Overview
This is the last update for the Beach Fire unless significant activity occurs. Please see http://www.nps.gov/yell/parknews/newsreleases.htm for any additional information.
The Beach Fire was discovered Sunday morning, July 18, by an aircraft conducting a research flight. It started in an area of sub alpine fir, about two miles south of Beach Lake and seven miles west-southwest of the Bridge Bay Campground.
Due to several factors including location, fuel, and weather conditions, the decision was made to suppress the fire.
This fire burned in the backcountry several miles away from any roads trails, campgrounds, and lodging. All park roads, entrances and facilities are open. No trails or backcountry campsites are impacted by the fire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday July 18th, 2010 approx. 07:00 AM |
| Location | 28 miles SE of West Yellowstone, MT |
| Incident Commander | Joe Krish |
Current Situation
| Size | 520 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday July 28th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 timber (litter and understory)sub-alpine fir with heavy down fuel loading |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and holding in heavy fuels. |
| Significant Events | All crews pulled off the line and are being demobed. Backhaul of supplies and equipment from fire and spike camp. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Transition fire management from Secrest Type 2 team to Yellowstone NP. Transition at 0600 on 7/28/2010. Fire will be monitored by aircraft. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | This will be the last report unless significant activity occurs in the future. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 15 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72 degrees |
| Humidity | 40% |
