INCIDENT UPDATED 9/29/2012
Approximate Location
47.494 latitude, -103.407 longitude
Incident Overview
Cottonwood Creek Fire is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Watford City, ND or 8 miles northwest of Grassy Butte, ND. Burning in rugged badlands of western North Dakota.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human-under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Friday September 21st, 2012 approx. 04:55 PM |
| Location | 30 miles south south west of Watford City, ND |
| Incident Commander | Mark Belitz |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 13 |
|---|---|
| Size | 542 acres |
| Percent Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday September 28th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Juniper, sage and short grass |
| Fire Behavior | No movement anticipated |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to monitor and mop-up. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Releasing resources and turned back to a Type 4 incident. |
