Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The temporary closure for Fool Hen Road (FSR #1848) has been lifted and is now reopened to the public.
Although all temporary road closures have been lifted, motorists are urged to use caution surrounding the fire vicinity since there is still a significant amount of fire traffic and firefighters using the roadways.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 26th, 2010 approx. 01:13 PM |
| Location | 25 miles northwest of Helena, MT |
| Incident Commander | Jarel Kurtz |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 100 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,015 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday September 01st, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (grass and understory). Fuel Model 10; Subalpine fir, Lodgepole pine and mountain pine beetle kill. |
| Fire Behavior | Pockets of smoldering from the interior. |
| Significant Events | Gridding for hot spots, mop up and rehab. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Patrol, reinforce fireline, mop up and rehab. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Motorists are urged to use caution surrounding the fire vicinity since there is still a significant amount of fire traffic and firefighters using the roadways. Acres by ownership: 156 acres of BLM, 383 acres of private land, and 1476 acres of USFS. Main fire area is 1938 acres. |
