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Railroad-Daly fire with area closure
The Railroad Fire started on 7/26. Activity picked up over the weekend. The fire crossed Railroad creek and burned up to the 711 road.
The Daly Creek Fire, which is approximately 2 miles north of Railroad fire, started on 8/18, and is slowly progressing to the South and West. There is currently no immediate impacts to Hwy 38.
The Railroad and Daly Creek Fires are being combined as a complex incident, and the information below will reflect information for both fires.
AREA AND ROAD CLOSURES
Currently, there are road closures in effect.
HWY 38 (Skalkaho Hwy remains OPEN)
See CLOSURES tab for detailed closure orders.
| Current as of | Thu, 08/29/2024 - 19:02 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Railroad Creek/ Skalkaho Creek confluence, 26 miles SE of Hamilton |
| Incident Commander | Bitterroot NF Type 4 Incident Commander Ware |
| Coordinates |
46° 9' 25'' Latitude
-113° 51' 32
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 7 |
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| Size | 141 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 1% |
| Fuels Involved | Closed Timber Timber with litter and understory |
| Planned Actions |
Fire crews will continue to monitor the fire and develop suppression strategies to safely engage the fire while working to minimize risks to responders and the public. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Continued creeping and smoldering is expected on all sides of the fires. Fire may become more active as fuels move towards seasonal dormancy, or become less active if fires receive precipitation. |
| Weather Concerns | Low relative humidity and poor overnight recoveries are expected. Burn periods will be prolonged each day. |
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