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Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
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The McDermott Fire, located in the Upper Willow Creek area, is burning in an inaccessible area containing a large concentration of standing dead trees (“snags”) that pose challenges to ensuring firefighter safety and in responding to potential medical emergencies.
Fire managers from the Forest, working in collaboration with local county officials and cooperating agency representatives, have identified and prioritized critical values at risk in the fire area. The values most likely to be impacted are located three miles to the east of the fire’s location.
| Current as of | Thu, 11/07/2024 - 15:08 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 17 miles northwest of Philipsburg, MT |
| Incident Commander | BDNF Fire Personnel |
| Coordinates |
46° 31' 46'' Latitude
-113° 28' 51
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 1 |
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| Size | 427 Acres |
| Fuels Involved | Timber fuel type with a large concentration of standing dead trees (“snags”). |
| Significant Events | Fire managers do not expect to see significant fire activity due to recent precipitation. Smoke is expected to still be visible at times as the dead and down trees continue to smolder. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Due to precipitation and cloud cover, significant fire activity or growth are not expected. Smoke may be visible at times, as dead and down trees continue to smolder within the fire perimeter. |
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| Remarks |
All trails have been opened. Please remember the trails on the Black Pine System are closed to motorized vehicles starting September 1 each year. |