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Black Cat Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 8/29/2007
This incident is 100% contained.

Approximate Location

47.022 latitude, -114.152 longitude

Summary

Expect to see smoldering and occasional smoke coming from within the perimeter of the Black Cat Fire. The fire is 100% contained, and local resources will continue to patrol the area and work rehabilitation on fire lines.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Lightning 
Date of Origin Tuesday August 14th, 2007 aprox 02:20 PM 
Location 5 miles northeast of Frenchtown, Montana 
Incident Commander Local Jurisdictions 

Current Situation

Total Personnel 15 
Size 11,754 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date Thursday July 09th, 2020 aprox 02:00 AM 
Fuels Involved

Timber litter and understory.

Fire Behavior

Smoldering, creeping, and isolated single-tree torching within the perimeter.

Significant Events

Continue to patrol perimeter and rehabilitation along fire lines.

Outlook

Planned Actions

Not available

Remarks

Not available

Weather

Current Wind Conditions 4 mph NW 
Current Temperature 75 degrees 
Current Humidity 23 % 

Unit Information

    Montana DNRC
    Fire & Aviation Management
    2705 Spurgin Road
    Missoula, MT 59804

Incident Contacts

DNRC
Phone: (406) 542-4321
Hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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