INCIDENT UPDATED 8/27/2012
Approximate Location
46.431 latitude, -114.925 longitude
Incident Overview
Powell SBW West Complex is a lightning caused wildfire detected on 8/9/2012. It is located 45 miles WSW of Lolo, MT. in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The complex has spot fires located around Bear Mountain Lookout - the largest is the Queen Fire and it is a threat to the lookout. The complex is being managed as a Point Zone Protection Wildfire. JERRY JOHNSON HOT SPRINGS IS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE ACTIVITY.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 09th, 2012 approx. 04:00 PM |
| Location | 45 miles WSW of Lolo, MT |
| Incident Commander | Kevin Barger |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 3 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,887 acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday November 01st, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter and understory) |
| Fire Behavior | Backing with occasional single and group tree torching. |
| Significant Events | Continue to monitor fire spread and smoke. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to monitor fire behavor and smoke with Lookouts and Air Patrol. Assess need to continue structure protection around Bear MTN Lookout. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
