Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Tom Heintz's Type II Incident Management Team turned management of the Indian Trail Fire back to DNRC on September 17, 2009 at 0600. The 3,788 acre fire was 100% contained and on September 14, 2009. This will be the final update on the the Indian Trail Fire.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday September 09th, 2009 approx. 11:30 AM |
| Location | 6 miles east of Wolf Creek, Montana |
| Incident Commander | Tom Heintz |
Current Situation
| Size | 4,388 acres |
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| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday September 14th, 2009 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and Juniper |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and short uphill runs in drainages. |
| Significant Events | Tom Heintz's Type II Incident Management Team turned management of the Indian Trail Fire back to DNRC on September 17, 2009 at 0600. The 3,788 acre fire was 100% contained and on September 14, 2009. This will be the final update on the the Indian Trail Fire. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | The Incident Mangament Team is preparing a transistion package, to give control of the fire back to DNRC. DNRC will assume responsibility of the fire on September 17, 2009 at 0600. |
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| Growth Potential | The potential for growth is low. No further spread unless an unexpected weather event occurs. |
| Terrain Difficulty | Snags are falling within the burned areas. Live and dead trees affected by the fire are also falling near the fire's perimeter. This has created a serious hazard for anyone who is on the roads and in opened areas. Be aware that falling tree's come down without warning. So again, please be cautious. |
| Remarks | Visitors and residents to the area need to remember that fire operations are continuing in the area so they need to drive with caution and within the speed limit on the narrow and winding road. |
