INCIDENT UPDATED 8/6/2007
This incident is 100% contained.
Summary
The Mile Marker 124 fire was reported at approximately 3:49pm on Saturday, July 28th. It is burning 3 miles east of Clinton, Montana, in grass, mixed conifer forest, and open pine stands. The fire is believed to be human-caused, and an investigation is pending.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | 07/28/2007 at 1549 hrs. |
| Location | 3 miles east of Clinton, Montana. |
| Incident Commander | Angell |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 299 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6,231 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/08/2007 at hrs. |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, open pine stand and mixed confers. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering fire. |
| Significant Events | Continued traffic notifications on I-90. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue mopping up and patrol. |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | None |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Containment Target | August 08, 2007 |
| Remarks | Transition to the IMT3 (Schow) takes place August 7 at 0700 hours. Heavy DMOB began today and will continue tomorrow. Support for 120 firefighters from the Sawmill Fire will end with breakfast and sack lunches tomorrow. This will be the last update unless significant activity occurs. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 9-12 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 85 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 12 % |
