Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Planned Actions: The fire will be taken over by a Type 4 team led by Incident Commander (IC) Otto on Thursday, September 13, with IC Type 4 trainee Behrens from the Jefferson Ranger District in Whitehall. Beginning on Saturday, September 15th the fire will be under a Type 4 team led by IC Schenk from the Jefferson Ranger Distict. The crew will continue to mop up within the perimeter of the fire and respond as needed to active fire and smokes.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday August 28th, 2012 approx. 03:50 PM |
| Location | 10 Miles Southeast of Butte MT |
| Incident Commander | Otto |
Current Situation
| Size | 3,789 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday September 06th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber with Brush and Grass |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | The fire will be taken over by a Type 4 team led by Incident Commander (IC) Otto on Thursday, September 13, with IC Type 4 trainee Behrens from the Jefferson Ranger District in Whitehall. Beginning on Saturday, September 15th the fire will be under a Type 4 team led by IC Schenk from the Jefferson Ranger Distict. The crew will continue to mop up within the perimeter of the fire and respond as needed to active fire and smokes. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Number of personnel reflects resources for the Type 4 Team. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 20 mph NE |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72 degrees |
| Humidity | 23% |
