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Rugby Creek Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 7/26/2007
This incident is 100% contained.

Approximate Location

46.99 latitude, -111.012 longitude

Summary

The Rugby Creek Fire was started by a lightning strike on 07/17/07 and was detected on 07/20/07. This fire is in mop-up and patrol status.

All road and trail closures have been lifted EXCEPT FOR Taylor Hills Tail #344 is still closed to the public for public safety reasons. The trail will remain closed until further notice.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Lightning 
Date of Origin Tuesday July 07th, 2020 aprox 05:00 PM 
Location 12 miles W of Neihart, MT 
Incident Commander Not available 

Current Situation

Total Personnel Not available 
Size 130 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Fuels Involved

Model 10 - Litter and understory

Fire Behavior

Smoldering

Significant Events

None

Outlook

Planned Actions

Mop up and patrol.

Growth Potential

low

Terrain Difficulty

High

Remarks

This will be the last update unless significant change from expexted activity occurs. Some demob has started 7/26. Major demob on 7/27.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions Not available 
Current Temperature Not available 
Current Humidity Not available 

Unit Information

Incident Contact

Lewis and Clark National Forest Public Affairs
Phone: (406) 791-7754

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