Black Cat Fire Fully Contained
Incident: Black Cat Wildland Fire
Released: 9/6/2007
Evaro, MT - Officials with the Black Cat Fire announced this week that the fire is now 100% contained. Fire activity has decreased significantly with aid from both firefighters and weather.
Smoke will still be visible to the public for some time, as pockets of unburned vegetation burn within the fire's perimeter. This will likely last through the remainder of fire season.
Firefighting resources continue to downsize as the Black Cat Fire's activity decreases. Current resources include rehabilitation crews from each agency, as well as patrol engines from the Frenchtown Fire Department, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. These engines will continue to check the area for any fire activity near the perimeter of the fire.
Residents are reminded to be aware of hazards that exist from the fire. Downed trees, stumps and stump holes will continue to smolder and may flare up occasionally. Snags and green trees whose roots have been weakened by fire may fall at any time. Roads will be dusty and visibility may be limited with the increased fire related traffic on the roads.
Fire Statistics:
Start Date: August 14, 2007
Size: estimated 11,754 acres.
Containment Date: September 2, 2007
Total Personnel: Approximately 15
Resources: Type 6 engines, rehabilitation crews, overhead personnel
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