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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/u/30/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Gallatin National Forest</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/30/</link><description>Latest articles for incidents in Gallatin National Forest</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:29:09 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Spanish Peaks Fire Contained (Spanish Peak Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1553/8319/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1553/8319/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release News Contact: Marna Daley, (406) 570-5526Date: September 30, 2008 (406) 587-6703 Spanish Peaks Fire ContainedBig Sky, MT... The Spanish Peaks Fire, located in the Spanish Peaks Subdivision near Big Sky Montana was contained last night at approximately 10:00 p.m. The fire is burning near the base of the Southern Comfort Ski Run, part of the Big Sky Ski Resort. This roughly five acre fire was human caused and is under investigation.&quot;The quick response from Big Sky Fire Department, the Gallatin National Forest, and Yellowstone Club was integral to the quick containment of this fire,&quot; said Marna Daley, Gallatin National Forest Public Affairs Officer. &quot;There will be engines on scene today to continue mop up efforts. The two 20 person crews have been cancelled because of last nights successful suppression efforts and the two helicopters have been released.&quot;Fore more information please visit inciweb.org or call the Bozeman Ranger Station at (406)..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Spanish Peaks Fire Detected (Spanish Peak Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1553/8315/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1553/8315/</guid><description><![CDATA["  For Immediate Release News Contact: Marna Daley, (406) 570-5526Date: September 29, 2008Spanish Peaks Fire Detected Big Sky, MT... The Spanish Peaks Fire, located in the Spanish Peaks Subdivision near Big Sky Montana was detected this afternoon at roughly 2:30 this afternoon. The approximately 10 acre fire is burning in timber and is experiencing moderate fire behavior. The fire is currently burning near the base of the Southern Comfort Ski Run, part of the Big Sky Ski Resort.The fire is being managed as a Mutual Aid incident because it is on private property with Gallatin National Forest suppression protection responsibilities. There are numerous resources on scene including fire engines from Big Sky Rural Fire Department, the Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone Club. Also on scene are two helicopters and an air attack. Two 20 person crews have been ordered and will arrive tomorrow morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.Information about this fire can be found at..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:14:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["BAER Report (W H Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/939/6577/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/939/6577/</guid><description><![CDATA[" USDA-FOREST SERVICE FS-2500-8 (6/06)  Date of Report: 9/5/07 BURNED-AREA REPORT (Reference FSH 2509.13) PART I - TYPE OF REQUEST A. Type of Report [X] 1. Funding request for estimated emergency stabilization funds[ ] 2. Accomplishment Report[ ] 3. No Treatment Recommendation B. Type of Action [ X] 1. Initial Request (Best estimate of funds needed to complete eligible stabilization measures) [ ] 2. Interim Report # [ ] Updating the initial funding request based on more accurate site data or design analysis[ ] Status of accomplishments to date   [ ] 3. Final Report (Following completion of work)  PART II - BURNED-AREA DESCRIPTION A. Fire Name: WH Complex  B. Fire Number: MT-GNF-000078   C. State: MT D. County: Park, Sweetgrass  E. Region: 01  F. Forest: Gallatin G. District: 01, 02  H. Fire Incident Job Code: P1DV34  I. Date Fire Started: 8/9/07  J. Date Fire Contained:  K. Suppression Cost: $5,500,000 as if 8/26 L. Fire Suppression Damages Repaired with Suppression Funds1. Fireline..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:42:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["New Fire Start on The Gallatin National Forest (Harrison Meadows Fire Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/985/6405/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/985/6405/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release Contact: Marna Daley, (406) 570-5526Date: September 12, 2007 (406) 587-6703  New Fire Start on the Gallatin National Forest The Harrison Meadows Fire was detected this afternoon and is burning in the Meadow Creek/Trail Creek area between Livingston and Bozeman. The 25 acre fire is burning close to Goose Creek Road (#1005) in the Chestnut Mountain Area.The fire is burning in heavy timber and is being pushed south by high and erratic winds coming out of the north. Heli-rappelers and smokejumpers initially responded to the smoke report but were unable to rappel or parachute onto the scene due to the high winds and active fire behavior. Retardant tankers and a helicopter are currently working the fire.The fire is approximately eight miles east and five miles south of Bozeman, Montana. Park and Gallatin County Sheriff&#39;s Departments are talking with residents in the area and have placed them in evacuation warning status. For additional information please contact..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["8/25/07 W H Complex Update (W H Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5810/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5810/</guid><description><![CDATA["Headlines ââ‚¬¢	The WH Complex remained at 28,550 acres and is 65% contained. The Complex consists of two fires that are approximately 8 miles apart. The perimeter of the fires has remained unchanged for several days. ââ‚¬¢	The amount of contained perimeter and mop up on the west sides of the Wicked Creek Fire and the Hicks Park Fire continue to increase, reducing the threat to structures on both fires. ââ‚¬¢	Suppression efforts are focused on extending the perimeter containment and mopping up identified hot spots on within approximately 200 feet of the line. Crews also are snagging roads, patrolling for smokes, and pulling unneeded supplies and equipment from the line back to camp. ââ‚¬¢	Mop-up on both fires continues and a handheld infrared detection device is being used to ensure there is no residual heat. ââ‚¬¢	There are currently 385 personnel working on the WH Complex including seven 20-person hand crews, one helicopter, 22 engines, one skidder, and one timber processor...."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["8/24/07 W H Update (W H Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5738/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5738/</guid><description><![CDATA["August 24, 2007 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: 406 932-3121, 3122 Public Information Officer: Kimberly Nelson   HeadlinesThe WH Complex remained at 28,550 acres and is 60% contained. The Complex consists of two fires that are approximately 8 miles apart. The perimeter of the fires has remained unchanged for several days.Demobilization of some fire resources is continuing.The amount of contained perimeter and mop up on the west sides of the Wicked Creek Fire and the Hicks Park Fire continue to increase, reducing the threat to structures on both fires.There are currently 449 personnel working on the WH Complex including nine 20-person hand crews, two helicopters, 25 engines, one skidder, and one timber processor. A fire rehabilitation plan is being developed. Members of a BAER (Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation) Team will begin working on the fires today.Suppression efforts continue to focus on maintaining structure protection for structures at risk, removing structure protection for..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["8/23/07 W H Update (W H Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5690/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5690/</guid><description><![CDATA["August 23, 2007 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: 406 932-3121, 3122 Public Information Officer: Kimberly Nelson HeadlinesThe WH Complex remained at 28,550 acres and is 50% contained. The Complex consists of two fires that are approximately 8 miles apart. Demobilization of some fire resources has begun.The amount of contained perimeter and mop up on the west sides of the Wicked Creek Fire and the Hicks Park Fire continue to increase, reducing the threat to structures on both fires.There are currently 480 personnel working on the WH Complex including nine 20-person hand crews, two helicopters, 30 engines, one skidder, and one timber processor. A fire rehabilitation plan is being developed.Suppression efforts continue to focus on maintaining structure protection for structures at risk, removing structure protection for structures no longer at risk, snagging roads, and patrol. Crews continue to contain perimeter and mop up on both fires.Current area closures are being reevaluated, but remain..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:22:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["8/22/07 W H Complex Update (W H Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5657/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5657/</guid><description><![CDATA["August 22, 2007 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: 406 932-3121,3122 Public Information:  Kimberly Nelson  HeadlinesThe WH Complex remained at 28,550 acres and is 40% contained.The amount of contained perimeter and mop up on the west side of the Wicked Creek Fire and the Hicks Park Fire continues to increase, reducing the threat to structures on both fires.There are currently 502 personnel working on the WH Complex including nine 20-person hand crews, one heavy helicopter, one light helicopter, thirty-six engines, one skidder, one processor, and two feller-bunchers. A rehabilitation plan is being developed.Suppression efforts continue to focus on structure triage and protection, mopping up adjacent to structures and access routes, direct and indirect line construction in areas with high values at risk, and patrol.Area closures are being reevaluated, but continue to be in effect.The WH Complex consists of two fires that are approximately 8 miles apart. Hicks Park Fire - Currently at 2,500..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:42:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["8/21/07 W H Complex Daily Update (W H Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5618/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/939/5618/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Fire Update WH Complex August 21, 2007 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: Public Information Officer: 406-932-3121	Kimberly Nelson 406-932-3122 Headlines ââ‚¬¢	The WH Complex is 28,550 acres and is 30% contained. Acreage change is due to better mapping. ââ‚¬¢	Both fires in the complex received about 0.3ââ‚¬Â of rain last night. ââ‚¬¢	The amount of contained perimeter and mop up on the west side of the Wicked Creek Fire and the Hicks Park fire continues to increase, reducing the threat to structures on both fires. ââ‚¬¢	There are currently 500 personnel working on the WH Complex including nine 20-person hand crews, one heavy helicopter, one light helicopter, five bulldozers, and thirty-eight engines. ââ‚¬¢	Suppression efforts continue to focus on structure triage and protection, mopping up adjacent to structures and access routes, direct and indirect line construction in areas with high values at risk, and patrol. ââ‚¬¢	The WH Complex consists of two fires that are approximately 8 miles..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:46:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Porcupine Fire Update (Porcupine Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/889/4750/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/889/4750/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Scott Laughlin (406) 222-1892 orMarianne Baumberger (406) 522-2549 or (406) 579-3732 Porcupine Fire UpdateLivingston, MT... Despite the smoke in our area yesterday the Porcupine Fire was relatively inactive. The Porcupine Fire, located on the west side of the Crazy Mountains, received westerly winds blowing sparks further into the rocks, igniting isolated trees in the cliffs to the south and east. Today fresh crew members will begin replacing some of the 23 fire personnel currently on the fire. The helicopter water bucket drops have been making an impact in the extremely steep terrain and will continue to work the fire again today. Park County as well as neighboring counties, continue to report smoky skies from large fires burning to the west and northwest. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issues a daily forecast and discussion of potential smoke impacts throughout the state. This report can be accessed at..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Trail Closure -south Fork Shields Trail #265 (Porcupine Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/889/4674/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/889/4674/</guid><description><![CDATA["ORDER NUMBER: 07-11-02-01 SPECIAL ORDERTRAIL CLOSURE GALLATIN NATIONAL FORESTLIVINGSTON RANGER DISTRICT Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on Forest Service Systems Lands described in this order. All persons are prohibited from being upon the following Forest Development Trails, Title 36 CFR 261.52(e): South Fork Shields Trail #265 from the junction with the Shields Lowline Trail #258 3.8 miles to Section 18. These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Subpart A, Part 261, title 36 CFR, become effective immediately, and will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked. See Exhibit A map. The reason for closure is to provide for public safety due to hazards created from recent wildfire activity in the area. Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 1) Persons with a permit issued by a Forest Officer specifically authorizing prohibitive act; 2) Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Starts East of Porcupine Station (Porcupine Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/889/4672/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/889/4672/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Starts East of Porcupine StationLivingston, MT... Late Sunday afternoon, July 29, 2007 there was a report of a fire burning on US Forest Service lands on the Livingston District. The Porcupine fire is estimated at 124 acres and is burning into steep rocky terrain in the Crazy Mountains north and east of Wilsall, MT. The actual site of the fire is in the headwaters of South Fork of the Shields River, between Black Mountain and Sunlight Peak. Much of the fire is bordered by rocky cliffs to the north and east. There are 23 forest personnel on the site, including smoke jumpers, rappellers and other forest fire crew members. There is also one helicopter working the fire with bucket drops  "People may see more smoke in that area throughout the afternoon due to low humidity&#39;s and a changing weather front" states Ashley Sites, East Zone Fire Management Officer "due to extreme terrain and limited fuels within the fire, personnel will be building line along the perimeter north and west..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Daily Update 7/9/2007 (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3901/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3901/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Note, this will bethe last release unless significant activity occurs. Date: July 9, 2007Contact: Hebgen Lake Ranger District Phone: 406-823-6961 Fire Name: Madison Arm Fire Start: June 27, 2007Cause: Human  Total Acres: 3,660 acresPercent Containment: 100%  Structures Lost: 0The Madison Arm Fire is located two miles north of West Yellowstone on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. In order to insure public and firefighter safety, work is continuing within the fire area. Firefighters continue to search for hotspots and rehabilitate dozer lines. Some resources are being demobilized or sent to other fires. The Madison Arm Road between Highway 191 and the Madison Arm Resort remains closed to the public as part of the fire area closure. Large dust whirls may be visible in the burned area.Now that the primary danger from this wildfire is past, a review of "what might have happened" is in order. Quick and effective action by initial attack..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Daily Update 7/8/2007 (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3900/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3900/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 8, 2007Contact: Steve Till Phone: 406-823-6962 Fire Name: Madison Arm Fire Start: June 27, 2007Cause: Human  Total Acres: 3,660 acresPercent Containment: 100%  Structures Lost: 0The Madison Arm Fire is located two miles north of West Yellowstone on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. In order to insure public and firefighter safety, work is continuing within the fire area. Yesterday afternoon the fire area received light rainfall. Predicted lower temperatures and higher relative humidity will assist firefighters as they search for hotspots and begin rehabilitating dozer lines. The Madison Arm Road between Highway 191 and the Madison Arm Resort remains closed to the public as part of the fire area closure. Large dust whirls may be visible in the burned area.Part of fire crew&#39;s duties at this stage of a fire involves rehabilitation of disturbances directly caused by fire suppression. Crews are currently knocking down..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3864/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3864/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 7, 2007Contact: Steve Till Phone: 406-823-6962 Fire Name: Madison Arm Fire Start: June 27, 2007Cause: Human  Total Acres: 3,660 acresPercent Containment: 100%  Structures Lost: 0The Madison Arm Fire is located two miles north of West Yellowstone on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. In order to insure public and firefighter safety, work is continuing within the fire area. Today, five engines and a hand crew will be searching for hotspots and rehabilitating dozer lines. A grader and two water tenders will work on the Madison Arm Road between Highway 191 and the Madison Arm Resort. This section of road is closed to the public as part of the fire area closure. Large dust whirls may be visible in the burned area.At some point after the crews complete their work, the area will be reopened to the public. However, even though the fire is contained, the area still contains many hazards. Most obvious are the standing dead trees...."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:01:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Daily Update (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3848/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3848/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 6, 2007Contact: Steve Till Phone: 406-823-6962 Fire Name: Madison Arm Fire Start: June 27, 2007Cause: Human  Total Acres: 3,660 acresPercent Containment: 100%  Structures Lost: 0Fire History: The Madison Arm Fire is located two miles north of West Yellowstone on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. The fire started on June 27, 2007 from an undetermined human cause and remains under investigation. The fire size is estimated at 3,660 acres.Today&#39;s Operations: As of 6:00 am, Thursday, the Hebgen Lake RD resumed responsibility for management of this fire, utilizing a Type III overhead team. The team will manage the continued mop up and patrol on divisions. A grader and two water tenders will also be working on the Madison Arm Road between Highway 20 and the Madison Arm Resort. Motorists should slow down and use caution due to this operation and other fire traffic. Large dust whorls may be visible in the burned area...."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:41:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Daily Update (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3824/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3824/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 4, 2007Contact: Steve Till or Gary HoshidePhone: 406-646-7103 (Note, this number will no longer be in service after today. A new number will be issued with the next update.Fire Name: Madison ArmFire Start: June 27, 2007Cause: HumanTotal Acres: 3,660 acresPercent Containment: 100%Structures Lost: 0Fire History: The Madison Fire is located two miles north of West Yellowstone on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. The fire started on June 27, 2007 from an undetermined human cause and remains under investigation. The fire size is estimated at 3,660 acres.Today&#39;s Operations: Continue to mop up and patrol all divisions. At 6:00 am, tomorrow morning, the Hebgen Lake RD will resume responsibility for management of the fire.Personnel on Fire: There are approximately 226 personnel assigned to the incident at this time.Equipment on Fire: one helicopter and 12 engines.Closures: Evacuation order lifted for all areas, including..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:14:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Update (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3822/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3822/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 3, 2007Contact: Steve Till or Gary Hoshide Phone: 406-646-7103Fire Name: Madison Arm Fire Start: June 27, 2007Cause: Human Total Acres: 3,660 acresPercent Containment: 90% Structures Lost: 0Fire History: The Madison Fire is located two miles north of West Yellowstone on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. The fire started on June 27, 2007 from an undetermined human cause and remains under investigation. The fire size is estimated at 3,660 acres.Monday&#39;s Fire Actions: Continue to improve and hold lines. Mopping-up 300 feet continued in all divisions. Today&#39;s Operations: Continue to mop up all divisions.Personnel on Fire: There are approximately 321 firefighters on the incident at this time. These crews include one hotshot crew and two Type 2 hand crews.Equipment on Fire: One Type 3 helicopter, 34 engines, and 3 dozers.Closures: Evacuation order lifted for all areas, including Madison Arm Resort, Lakeshore summer..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gallatin NF Implements Additional Fire Resrictions (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3815/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3815/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gallatin National ForestNews Release10 East Babcock Ave., PO Box 130, Bozeman, MT 59771http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatinFor Immediate Release Contact: Julie Shea, 406-587-6706Date: July 2, 2007Gallatin National Forest ImplementsAdditional Fire RestrictionsBOZEMAN,MT- Due to continued "very high" to "extreme" fire conditions throughout most ofthe Gallatin National Forest, forest officials are implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions on the HebgenLake Ranger District and Stage 1 fire restrictions on the rest of the Forest EXCEPT the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and the Spanish Peaks portion of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. The fire restrictionswill go into affect Tuesday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m.Under Stage 2 fire restrictions, no open flames are allowed and the use of chainsaws or internalcombustion engines is prohibited between 1:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M. The Stage 2 restrictions apply to allof the Hebgen Lake Ranger District, including those portions of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and CabinCreek..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:40:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Area Closures (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3813/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3813/</guid><description><![CDATA["Special Order #07-11-07-08CCCORRECTED COPY GALLATIN NATIONAL FORESTHEBGEN LAKE RANGER DISTRICTAREA CLOSUREAll persons are prohibited from going into or being upon National Forest Service System Lands within the area described below and depicted in the attached map (Attachment A), Title 36 CFR 261.53(e). These restrictions supercede those in Order #07-11-07-07, are effective immediately, and will remain in effect until rescinded.AREA: All National Forest System Lands within the following area: beginning at the south bank of the Madison River where it crosses U.S. Highway 191, west along the south bank of the Madison River and Madison Arm of Hebgen Lake to the Madison Arm Resort marina, southwest to the Madison Arm Road #291at its junction with Forest Road #1731, then west along the south edge of the Madison Arm Road to the junction with Forest Road #6699 (in T13S, R4E, section 2), then south along and including Forest Road #6699 to its junction with the Madison Arm Road #291 (in T13 S,..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Evacuation Order Lifted (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3811/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3811/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release Contact: Steve Till or Gary Hoshide (406) 646-7103July 1, 2007 - 8:00 pm Residents and Resort Guests are Allowed to Return to Evacuated AreasTemporary Area Closure on the Madison Arm Fire RevisedWest Yellowstone, MT - Evacuated residents and resort guests in the area of the Gallatin National Forest, near West Yellowstone, MT, have been allowed to return.The evacuation order for the Madison Arm Resort, Lakeshore summer homes, and Horse Butte and Rainbow Point areas is lifted.Madison Arm Resort guests and Lakeshore area residents can access the area using the Madison Arm Road at the junction of U.S. Highway 20. Only Residents and resort guests will be allowed into the area tonight and will need to present identification at the check point. The area will be open to the general public tomorrow afternoon (July 2). Travelers on the roads should use caution due to fire traffic. The Temporary Area Closure has been reduced to south of the Madison Arm River and east of..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:01:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Special Order #07-11-07-07 Madison Arm Fire Area C (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3781/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3781/</guid><description><![CDATA["Special Order #07-11-07-07GALLATIN NATIONAL FORESTHEBGEN LAKE RANGER DISTRICTAREA CLOSUREAll persons are prohibited from going into or being upon National Forest Service System Lands within the area described below and depicted in the attached map (Attachment A), Title 36 CFR 261.53(e). These restrictions supercede those in Order #07-11-07-06, are effective immediately, and will remain in effect until rescinded.AREA: All National Forest System Lands within the following area: beginning at the junction of U.S. Highway 191 and U.S. Highway 20, northerly along the western edge of the U.S. Highway 191 right-of-way to the junction with the Rainbow Point Road #6954, then northwesterly along the southwestern edge of the Rainbow Point Road #6954 right-of-way to the Forest Service-private land boundary in the northeastern corner of section 25, then along the Forest Service-private land boundary to the south, west, and north to the shore of Hebgen Lake, then following the shoreline of Hebgen..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:01:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Campground Closed By Madison Arm Fire Reopened (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3805/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3805/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release Contact: Steve Till or Gary Hoshide (406) 646-7103June 30, 2007 - 9:00 pm Campground closed by Madison Arm Fire reopenedResidents and Resort Guests To Be Provided Escorted AccessWest Yellowstone, MT - The Baker&#39;s Hole Campground on the Gallatin National Forest near West Yellowstone is now open to campers.In addition, the residents of the four homes east of U.S. Highway 191 near the campground have been allowed to return to their homes.Guests of the Madison Arm Resort and Lakeshore area residents who were evacuated will be allowed to temporarily enter the closed area under escort for a two hour period to check on their property and retrieve personal items. Those wishing to participate are to meet Gallatin County Sheriff&#39;s deputies at the junction of U.S. Highway 20 and the Madison Arm Road at 9:00 am, Sunday, July 1, 2007. Residents and resort guests will be asked to show identification before being escorted into the area. - FS"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Madison Arm Fire Information (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3790/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3790/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 29, 2007Contact: Erin Fryer Phone: 406-740-7005Fire Name: Madison Arm Fire Start: June 27, 2007Cause: Unknown Total Acres: 3,000 acresPercent Containment: 5% Percent Control: 0%Fire History: The Madison Fire is located two miles north of West Yellowstone on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. The fire which started on June 27, 2007 from an unknown cause is under investigation. The fire size is estimated at 3,000 acres. Firefighters were able to keep the main fire south of the Madison River. Additional crews were stationed north of the Madison River to extinguish spot fires as they occurred. Helicopters focused their efforts on the east flank of the fire dropping buckets, while air tankers dropped retardant on the fire&#39;s west perimeter. Dozers concentrated on building fireline along the south across Madison Arm Road.Today&#39;s Operations: Jess Secrest&#39;s Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team took over..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Madison Arm Fact Sheet for June 28 (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3776/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/735/3776/</guid><description><![CDATA["FACT SHEETMadison Arm FireGallatin National ForestThursday, June 28 - 10:30 am Fire Information (406) 823-6961The Madison Arm Fire is burning two miles north of the town of West Yellowstone, Montana in the Gallatin National Forest.The fire was discovered Wednesday afternoon, June 26. The cause of the fire is under investigation.Current size is 1500 acres. The fire is 5-percent contained. About 40 residences and seasonal cabins in the Baker&#39;s Hole area were evacuated Wednesday evening. The Madison Arm Road is closed. Ron Naber of the Gallatin National Forest is the Incident Commander of the Type 3 organization currently managing the fire. Resources currently assigned to the fire:Four air tankersOne medium and two light helicoptersOne Type 2 hand crewTwo bulldozersThree Type 6 Wildland fire enginesA Type 2 Incident Management Team (Jeff Seacrest, IC) is expected to take over management of the fire on Friday. Also enroute to the fire are two Type I hand crews, three additional Type 2..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:37:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Nr- Madison Arm Fire Continues Growing (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3767/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3767/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release Contact: Marna Daley, 406-570-5526Date: June 27, 2007 Madison Arm Fire Continues Growing Highway 191 is Re-OpenedWest Yellowstone, MT... The Madison Arm Fire is now estimated at 900 acres. The fire, detected earlier this afternoon, is burning about 1.5 miles north of the town of West Yellowstone. The fire has quieted down somewhat this evening due to lower temperatures and higher relative humidity, and Highway 191 from West Yellowstone to the junction with Highway 238 has been re-opened. Resources on scene include three heavy air-tankers, an air-attack, two helicopters, two lead planes, two bulldozer, four engines, and 15 smokejumpers. The Gallatin Forest has ordered a Type 2 Incident Management Team who may arrive on scene sometime tomorrow afternoon. The Madison Arm Resort, Bakers Hole Summer Homes, and Lakeshore Summer Homes remain evacuated tonight (approximately 40 homes). People have been allowed back into the Bakers Hole Campground and the Montana Fish..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:46:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Nr- Madison Arm Fire Grows (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3764/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3764/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release Contact: Marna Daley, 406-587-6703Date: June 27, 2007 406-570-5526Madison Arm Fire GrowsWest Yellowstone, MT... The Madison Arm Fire, detected earlier this afternoon, is burning on the Madison Arm of Hebgen Lake approximately 2 miles south of the Madison Arm Resort. The fire continues to grow and is estimated at 150 acres.Resources on scene include three air-tankers, an air-attack, two helicopters, a lead plane, a bulldozer, four engines, and 15 smokejumpers. In addition, three 20-person crews have been ordered, including a hotshot crew.The fire is burning in sagebrush and timber and continues to increase in size. Crews will continue working the fire throughout the night. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "If traveling in this area please drive carefully since smoke could limit visibility," said Marna Daley, Gallatin National Forest Public Affairs Officer. For further information please contact the Hebgen Lake Ranger District, 406-823-6961.- FS"]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Nr- Madison Arm Fire Detected (Madison Arm Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3763/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/735/3763/</guid><description><![CDATA["For Immediate Release Contact: Marna Daley, 406-587-6703Date: June 27, 2007 406-570-5526Madison Arm Fire DetectedWest Yellowstone, MT... The Madison Arm Fire, detected earlier this afternoon, is burning on the Madison Arm of Hebgen Lake approximately 2 miles south of the Madison Arm Resort.Numerous firefighting resources are on scene or responding to this 4 acre fire. Resources responding include smokejumpers, helitack members, and engine crew members. The fire is burning in sagebrush and timber and continues to increase in size. The cause of the fire is unknown.For further information please contact the Hebgen Lake Ranger District, 406-823-6961.- FS"]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>