Incident: Sawmill Complex
Released: 9/15/2007
SAWMILL COMPLEX
FIRE INFORMATION
(406) 859-6003
7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2007
Wyman 2 Fire (35,545 acres): Crews patrolled and mopped along the southern perimeter. Fisher Point Fire (17,922 acres): A Hot Shot crew, supported by a helicopter, worked on hot spots in the Chico Gulch and Ranch Creek drainages. Sawmill Fire (14,023 acres): Engines patrolled, provided protection at critical points along Rock Creek Road, and attacked hot spots.
Weather and Fire Behavior Forecast for Today:
Today's weather will be mostly sunny. Temperatures are expected to be higher than yesterday, ranging from the low-to-mid 80°s in the valleys and the mid-to-high 60°s on ridgetops. Winds will be from the west at 5-10 miles per hour with gusts to 14. Humidity is expected to range from 13-18% in the valleys and from 20-25% on ridgetops. Fire activity may include creeping, smoldering, and single tree torching.
Today's Planned Actions:
Fire crews will continue to patrol and mop up hot areas in the Chico Gulch and Ranch Creek drainages. They will also backhaul equipment and perform rehabilitation activities.
Heintz's Type 2 Team will begin transitioning to two Type 3 organizations; one composed of Beaverhead-Deerlodge personnel, and the other composed of Lolo personnel.
Special Notices, Alerts, Restrictions & Evacuation Levels:
Land within each fire's perimeter remains closed. Hunting, camping, hiking, and other recreational uses are prohibited within the area closures. The Welcome Mountain Road and roads in the Stony Creek area remain closed due to ongoing firefighting activities. The Stony Creek Campground remains open.
Due to increased fire activity, there may be intermittent, temporary, road closures. Ranch Creek Road and Grizzly Campground are temporarily closed to the public.
Snags are falling within the burned areas. Live and dead trees affected by the fire are also falling near the fire's perimeter. This has created a serious hazard for anyone who is on the roads and in opened areas. Be aware that falling trees come down without warning. Please be cautious.
Quick Fire Facts | |
Location | 22 miles SE of Missoula, MT |
Approximate Size | 67,490 acres |
Increase since last update | 140 |
Fire Containment | 35% |
Start Date | July 31, 2007 |
Cause | Lightning |
Incident Commander | Tom Heintz |
Resources on the Fire | 4 crews 1 helicopter 1 water tender 11 engines |
Total Personnel | 189 |
Est. Containment Date | Unknown |
Cooperating Agencies | USFS Montana DNRC BLM |
Landowners | USFS BLM Montana DNRC Private |
