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Dovetail

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INCIDENT UPDATED 7/31/2012

Approximate Location

47.3 latitude, -108.317 longitude

Incident Overview

The Dovetail Fire is burning 25 miles north of Winnett, Montana, and is 1,526 acres. It was burning on private land. Maps have been updated and show that the fire is entirely on private lands, therefore, there is no state or BLM-managed lands included in this fire as previously reported.

This will be the last update, unless there is a significant status change.


Basic Information

Incident TypeWildfire
CauseLightning
Date of OriginSaturday July 28th, 2012 approx. 10:15 AM
Location25 miles north of Winnett, Montana
Incident CommanderSavoia, Snellman (t)

Current Situation

Size1,526 acres
Percent Contained100%
Estimated Containment DateMonday July 30th, 2012 approx. 08:20 PM
Fuels Involved

Timber and Grass

Outlook

Growth Potential

Low

Unit Information

Montana DNRC
Fire & Aviation Management
2705 Spurgin Road
Missoula, MT 59804

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