Approximate Location
Incident Overview
July 1, 2012 is the last daily update for the Bear Trap 2 Fire unless the situation changes.
Stage 1 and Stage II fire restrictions have recently been put into effect for Gallatin and Madison Counties including federal and private lands within. Please see the www.firerestrictions.us website for more information.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Monday June 25th, 2012 approx. 11:52 AM |
| Location | 20 miles northeast of Ennis |
| Incident Commander | Stan Benes |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 30 |
|---|---|
| Size | 15,341 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber and grass |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal fire behavior with limited creeping and smoldering. |
| Significant Events | Remaining hotspots adjacent to perimeter identified by infra-red flight were extinguished. Remaining short-term rehab completed. Worked with Type 4 organization to facilitate transition. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue with remaining mopup and rehab. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium. |
| Remarks | Transition to Type 4 organization on July 2. Acres burned by ownership: Private - 10,835 (71%), BLM- 2,351 (15%, State - 2,155 (14%). |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 11-17 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 86 degrees |
| Humidity | 21% |
