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PURPOSEThe purpose of this order is for public health and safety due to fire activity and related suppression activities on the Sharrott Creek fire.DESCRIBED AREA (Exhibit A)All NFS Lands on the Stevensville Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest in the areabounded by the Sweathouse Creek trail #121 and the Forest boundary West along trail #121 intothe Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to… Read more
Publication Type: Closures -
Sharrott Creek Fire:Cause: LightningSize: 3,204Completion: 83%Total Personnel: 228Phone Number: 406-403-7976The area closures surrounding the fires are still in effect. These closures are necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the public and provide for safe firefighter and equipment operations and access. Fire managers are working in conjunction with Bitterroot National Forest officials… Read more
Publication Type: News -
As of Nov. 13, 2024 - Sharrott Creek Fire Update:
The Sharrott Creek Fire, 3 miles west of Stevensville, is exhibiting minimal fire activity. There is some interior smoldering and stump holes that continue to burn.
- St. Mary Peak, National Forest System Trail #116 will remain closed from milepost 0.00 at its junction with NFSR #739 to its terminus due to damage from the fire.
| Current as of | Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:17 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Three miles west of Stevensville, Montana |
| Incident Commander | Type 4 Incident Team, Bitterroot National Forest Stevensville Ranger District |
| Incident Description | Sharrott Creek Fire is being managed under confinement strategy. |
| Coordinates |
46° 30' 31'' Latitude
-114° 11' 04
'' Longitude
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| Size | 3,204 Acres |
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| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Due to snow and cooler temperatures this fire is in patrol status. |