NRCC INTELLIGENCE - NEWS & NOTES
 
   
DATE
TIME
DISPATCH
NEWS RECEIVED BY NRCC
7/23
1648
MT-BZC
COMMIT J-13 to Brown, ND-DPF-080711 (N 46 31.20 x W 103 53.52)
7/23
1515
MT-MDC
COMMIT T-06 and L1-2 to Echo Canyon MT-LG03-003004 (45 49x108 45)
7/23
1430
MT-BDC
The Black Pool Trail was reported at 1130 Billing City Fire requested mutual aid. BLM engines 1062 and 3622 responded. This fire was north of Zimmerman Trail in the Rehberg Ranch Estates area. Resources are still on scene of the 43 acre incident. The cause is still under investigation at this time.

The Echo Canyon fire is in the Molt area 15 miles west of Billings. Local VFD resources and DNRC resources are responding. A request for aviation resources, Heavy Air Tanker, Lead Plane and Air Attack have been ordered for the incident.

Smoke Report E-21 from Beartooth Ranger District is responding to a reported smoke south of the Crow Indian Reservation on the Custer National Forest at this time. No other information is available.

7/23
0900
MT-DDC
CACTUS- Firefighters located and completely contained two small hot spots outside the containment line on the northeast corner of the Cactus Fire. Fire officials expect 100% containment today. Transfer of command from Rick Kusicko’s Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team back to the local unit is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 24th. Fire officials have determined that lightning caused the 518-acre fire, reported on July 19th. For more information, contact Ted Pettis at (406) 287-2873 or visit http://inciweb.org/incident/1432/.
7/22
1845
MT-DDC
The Cactus Fire- Containment of the 518-acre fire is estimated at 90%, and fire officials expect 100% containment tomorrow. All remaining closures associated with the fire, including the Cactus Flats and Toll Mountain roads and the OHV connector route to Whiskey Gulch Trailhead have been lifted, effective Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:00 a.m. Resources assigned to the fire include 1 helicopter, 3 crews, 1 engine and 155 total personnel. Demobilization of excess resources has begun.Rick Kusicko’s Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team is overseeing the fire suppression efforts. The cause of the fire, reported on July 19th, is still under investigation. For more information, contact Ted Pettis at (406) 287-2873 or visit http://inciweb.org/incident/1432/.
7/22
1830
MT-DDC
Fire officials are calling two smaller fires on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 100% contained. The McKelvey Lake fire west of Ennis burned three acres; the Marsh Mine fire near Delmoe Lake burned 30 acres. Both fires are in patrol and monitor status.For more information, contact Terina Mullen at (406) 208-0934 or Dillon Dispatch at (406) 683-3975.
7/22
1700
MT-KIC
COMMIT H-95M to Lindbergh Lake (MT -NWS-000051)
7/22
1350
MT-HDC
88M (Type 2 Helicopter) Committed to Lindbergh Lake (MT-NWS-000051).
7/22
0940
MT-DDC
CACTUS FIRE- Due to more accurate mapping, fire officials have reported the Cactus Fire at 518 acres. Containment remains at 65%. A thunder cell passed over the fire area last evening, resulting in strong downdraft winds. One spot, ½ acre in size, was reported outside the perimeter on the southern end. Crews quickly contained the spot and monitored the area. Interior pockets of fuel continue to smolder. Crews, assisted by helicopters, will work to clean up and strengthen the containment lines.The cause of the fire, reported on July 19th, is still under investigation.
For more information, contact Terina Mullen at (406) 208-0934 or Dillon Dispatch at (406) 683-3975 or visit http://inciweb.org/incident/1432/.
7/22
0940
MT-MCC
98M (Type 2 Helicopter) Committed to Lindbergh Lake (MT-NWS-000051)
7/22
0820
MT-NRC
Larsen's Type 1 team committed to Yolla Bolly Complex (CA-MNF-000663).
7/22
0815
MT-BDC
The High Trail incident has been called controlled by Lockwood Fire Department. This will be the last update on this incident unless significant activity occurs. For more information contact Larry Elder: 406-896-2941 or Billings Dispatch at 406-896-2900.
7/22
0810
MT-GDC
Commit Chief Mtn IHC to Lindbergh Lake (MT-NWS-000051)
7/21
1130
MT-MCC
The 5-acre Little Dirty fire was contained July 20 at 2100.
7/21
1130
MT-MCC
Prairie Dog fire: four-acre fire located on private land, 11 miles west of Birney, MT; contained July 20 at 0633.
7/21
1130
MT-MCC
Shorty: Located 9 miles southeast of Ashland, MT on the Ashland Ranger District of the Custer National Forest; contained July 19 at 1630.
7/21
1130
MT-MCC
Fox Creek: Located in Prairie County southeast of Terry on BLM-administered land; approximately 74 acres in grass; contained July 21 at 0829.
7/21
1030
MT-BDC

The High Trail incident, formerly known as Blue Sky, has been called contained by Lockwood Fire Department. The acreage has been reduced to 14 acres with more accurate mapping being accomplished. The suspected cause is lightning from the storm that came through on July 18th. Lockwood will continue to monitor the incident for fire activity. For more information contact Larry Elder: 406-896-2941 or Billings Dispatch at 406-896-2900.

7/20
2045
MT-DDC
CACTUS FIRE - Four helicopters and approximately 137 other firefighting personnel took advantage of the morning cloud cover, high relative humidity and light winds, completing handline around a portion of the Cactus Fire, located 10 miles west of Whitehall, MT near the small community of Pipestone. Containment of the 650-acre fire is estimated at 25%. Management of the fire will transition to Rick Kusicko’s Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team on Monday, July 21st at 6:00 a.m. As a safety precaution, the Pipestone Hot Springs road between State Highway #2 and Interstate 90 remains closed. In addition, the OHV route that connects to the Whiskey Gulch Trailhead has been closed from the Trailhead to a point just north of I-90 to provide for public health and safety due to the hazards associated with wildfire suppression and emergency operations. A temporary flight restriction zone also remains in effect over the fire area. Residents in the Upper Rader Creek and Pipestone areas remain under a voluntary evacuation. No structures or personal property have been lost. The cause of the fire, which was reported on July 19th, is still under investigation. Recent warm temperatures and gusty winds have dried out vegetation, increasing fire danger. Jefferson County officials have suspended open burning until further notice. The public is encouraged to be extra careful when recreating or traveling in the forest. Make sure campfires are completely extinguished before leaving your campsite and never park a vehicle over dry grass. For more information, contact Terina Mullen at (406) 208-0934 or Dillon Dispatch at (406) 683-3975.
7/20
1426
MT-DDC
CACTUS FIRE PROMPTS OHV TRAIL CLOSURE — For public safety reasons, fire officials have issued the closure of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) route that connects to the Whiskey Gulch Trailhead. The closure extends from the Whiskey Gulch trailhead to a point just north of Interstate 90. Users of the Pipestone OHV area will be unable to travel south under the Interstate to access the Whiskey Gulch Trailhead. The purpose of the closure is to provide for public health and safety due to the hazards associated with wildfire suppression and emergency operations related to the Cactus Fire. The closure will go into effect today, July 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. and will remain in effect until officials deem the area to be safe for the public and remove the closure signs. More information regarding the closure and its implementation can be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Land Management, Butte Field Office (406) 533-7600 or (406) 208-0934.
       

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