Russian Flats Fire Information
Incident: Russian Flats Wildland Fire
Released: 8/10/2008
Judith Ranger District
109 Central Avenue
PO Box 484
Stanford, MT 59479
Voice (406) 566-2292 Fax (406) 566-2408
Sunday, August 10, 2008 News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STANFORD, MT - The Russian Flats Fire was started by lightning and reported on August 2, 2008. It is burning along Ettien Ridge, approximately 27 miles southwest of Stanford, MT. The fire is 743 acres and 90 percent contained, as of Saturday evening. One 20-person handcrew, supported by several engines, will continue to mop up the hot spots, until fully contained. Afternoon scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to help the fire suppression efforts.
Closure of the South Fork Judith River Road (Forest Road 487) and a Special Closure Order around fire area will remain in effect through today. Adjustment to the closures will be assessed after today. For information on the fire and changes in the closures, contact the Judith Ranger District Office at 406-566-2292. Fire maps and closure orders with map can be viewed on the National Inciweb site: http://www.inciweb.org/.
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