Approximate Location
Incident Overview
As of Monday evening, (08/13) the Rosebud Complex of fires is considered 97% contained. The only fire in the complex not completely contained is the largest, the Chalky Fire at nearly 130,000 acres. A RED FLAG WARNING on Tuesday will test fire lines. Rehab continues on all fires as needed. Stan Benes' Type 2 Incident Management Team will transition on Tuesday with two Type 3 organizations which will take over management of the incident at 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 01st, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 6 fires 4-30 miles south of Rosebud, MT |
| Incident Commander | Stan Benes |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 225 |
|---|---|
| Size | 171,444 acres |
| Percent Contained | 97% |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, sage brush, and grass. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering with heat holding in heavier fuels. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | RED FLAG WARNING for Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hold and secure firelines, and continue to mop-up where firelines have been secured. Continue with rehab on all fires as needed. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | In addition to residences and outbuildings lost, appoximately 220 cattle were killed, numerous vehicles, farm & ranch equipment, propane tanks, haystacks and personal property near structures was burned. Fire name, size, and percent containment: Chalky, 132,794 - 92%; Sweeney, 12,634 - 100%; Sand Creek, 19,497 - 100%; Juniper 4,021 - 100%; Big John, 918 - 100%; Beaver, 1,360 - 100%; East 197 - 100%; Mitchell 23 - 100% |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 17 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 93 degrees |
| Humidity | 20% |
