Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Rosebud Fire is 100% contained Setember 1, 2012, at 8:00 AM. A strike team of engines will remain on the fire for the next 3-4 days to rehabilitate firelines and patrol for hot spots.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday August 28th, 2012 approx. 01:08 PM |
| Location | 10 miles southwest of Roscoe, MT. |
| Incident Commander | Greg Poncin |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 70 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,397 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday September 01st, 2012 approx. 05:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Fuel type 2 Timber (grass and understory Pine and Grass with intermixed Aspen. |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping and smoldering. |
| Significant Events | Thuderstorm passed over fire at 1300 hrs. windtesting fire lines. All lines held. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Greg Poncin's Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire yesterday at 6:00 am. Poncin's team was mobilized to the Pine Creek Fire near Livingston, MT later in the day. The Rosebud fire is in transition back to the Montana Department of Natural Resources for management. The fire is 100% contained today. |
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| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Tomorrow's report will be the final report barring any unforseen circumstances. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 mph SW |
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| Temperature | 68 degrees |
| Humidity | 22% |
