Incident: St. Regis Complex
Released: 7/16/2007
News Update | St. Regis Complex |
July 16, 2007 - 10:00 am
Contact: Chris Fox, Information Officer Email: stregiscomplex@hotmail.com
Phone: (406) 822-3922Web updates: http://www.inciweb.org/
DATE OF DETECTION: July 13, 2007 CAUSE: Lightning
CURRENT SIZE: 110 Acres CONTAINMENT: 40%
LOCATION: The St. Regis Complex consists of 7 fires located west of St. Regis, MT. Most fires are in the range of 5-15 acres; the Fisher Fire is 60 acres in size.
PERSONNEL: There are approximately 200 firefighters and support personnel assigned to the fires. These include Six Type II crews and two Type 1 (Hotshot) crews. A Type III Incident Management Team composed of Superior Ranger District personnel and other specialists is in charge of the fires.
AIRCRAFT ASSIGNED: 3 helicopters are assigned to the complex; other air resources will be used as available.
EQUIPMENT: 8 engines and water tenders; 1 excavator; 1 skidgine
STATUS: Good progress was made yesterday as 6 of the fires were lined.
TODAY'S EFFORTS: Firefighters will secure firelines and work on mopping up entire fire perimeters. Line construction will continue on the Fisher Fire. Aircraft will be used to drop water.
WEATHER and FIRE BEHAVIOR: Mostly sunny, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Valley temperatures will range from 95-103; ridgetop temperatures will range from 82-92. Winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 miles per hour.
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