INCIDENT UPDATED 8/31/2007
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
44.334 latitude, -110.129 longitudeSummary
This fire is located deep in the backcountry, east of the Southeast Arm of Yellowstone Lake and south of the Columbine Fire.
The Beaverdam Fire was started by lightning on July 22. It is slowly advancing to the east-northeast. Rain has reduced fire activity today.
The Beaverdam Fire is being actively managed as a Wildland Fire Used For Resource Benefit, since is poses no threat to people or property.
No updates are planned until after the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire Used For Re |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday July 22nd, 2007 aprox 03:00 PM |
| Location | 12 miles S/WS of Yellowstone's East Entrance |
| Incident Commander | Tim Klukas |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,300 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Lodgepole pine and alpine fir |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
