![]() Those recreating or traveling in the fire area are encouraged to be aware of the situation and reduce speed due to increased fire traffic. Ĭlosure information and maps are posted on the Forests’ website and the fire’s Inciweb page as they are in place. See the following link for a complete listing of the roads and trails listed in the closure. This Order is for public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts of the Bowles Creek Fire. The Elmo Fire has grown to nearly 13,000 acres as it burns in the. Highway 93 as the blaze blew up Monday afternoon moving to the east. ![]() The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest issued an emergency closure of roads and trails (effective July 25, 2023. Evacuations have been ordered for Black Lake Road to U.S. The warm and dry trend will carry into early next week. Monday is forecasted to continue warming with temperatures in the 80s and humidity in the 5-15 percent range. Temperatures will remain in the 80’s and winds from the south 5-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. on Monday, July 26 across the Flathead National Forest, Glacier National Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks sites, Montana Department of. Inciweb Firefighter installing a hose lay on the Bowles Creek Fire, on July 29, 2023įuels are drying out quickly with the hot, dry, and windy conditions in the fire area. Stage II Fire Restrictions will go begin at 12:01 a.m. ![]() Spot fires became more active in the Bowles Creek area due to increased wind and lower relative humidity.įire personnel are utilizing helicopters as needed to support operations on both ends of the fire area.Īn infrared flight has been unavailable for fire size estimation, however Sunday night a reconnaissance flight with fire personnel revealed minimal fire growth on the southeast edge of the fire. Heavy equipment continue work on fuel breaks and indirect fireline construction along Forest Road 5071 towards Forest Road 5070.įire personnel will continue scouting for containment opportunities to the North and South. On the east of the fire, hand crews completed fireline along Forest Trail 313 to Forest Road 5071. Minimal fire growth occurred on the southwest edge. Heavy equipment and masticators completed work to remove ladder fuels on Forest Road 711A as an indirect fireline. On the west side of the fire, hand crews will continue to install hose lay and sprinklers along the northwest edge of the fireline to support suppression efforts. There are total of 204 personnel fighting this fire along with four engines and one helicopter. ![]() Firefighters are assessing the blaze and scouting for possible containment options outside of. A large plume of smoke can be seen from the River Road East Fire. The fire is burning 3 miles west of Skalkaho Pass in the Bowles Creek drainage. MISSOULA - The Boulder Lake Fire in Rattlesnake Wilderness northeast of Missoula has burned 25 acres. ORIGINAL REPORT (4:30 p.m.) Crews are battling a wildfire that's burning in the Paradise area. Additionally, the Clark Fork River is closed to all public occupation and recreation from the Highway 135 Bridge at Ferry Landing downstream to the Clark Fork River Bridge in Plains.HAMILTON - The Bowles Creek Fire burning west of Skalkaho Pass has grown to 1,700 acres with 3% containment. KPAX is a full service television station in Missoula, Montana, broadcasting on local digital VHF channel 7. The Flathead River from the Flathead Indian Reservation boundary downstream to the confluence of the Clark Fork River is temporarily closed to all public occupation and recreation. Aerial fire operations are happening over and around the FWP sites, and the fire is expected to continue to grow, presenting safety issues for fire personnel and the recreating public. RELATED: Montana receiving federal support to fight River Road East Fire near ParadiseįWP received a request from fire officials to close portions of the rivers and the department’s nearby properties as the River Road East fire continues to grow.Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is also closing Kookoosint Fishing Access Site, the Paradise Crossing Fishing Access Site, and the Full Curl Wildlife Management Area south of Plains on Montana Highway 200 due to the River Road East Fire. 21, 2023, that sections of the Flathead and Clark Fork rivers in Sanders County are closed due to wildfire danger. KALISPELL - State wildlife officials announced on Monday, Aug.
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