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On 8/27 The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest responded to a fire about 12 miles southeast of Lincoln near Marsh Creek. The Marsh Creek Fire is estimated to be 4.5 acres and is active on all sides. The immediate impacts are to hikers on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail coming between Marsh Creek trailhead and Nevada Mountain.
Currently a helicopter, 2 engines and local resources are responding to the fire. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
| Current as of | Sat, 08/31/2024 - 11:03 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 12 Miles Southeast of Lincoln, MT |
| Incident Commander | Donal Isles Region 1-Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest - Lincoln Ranger District |
| Coordinates |
46° 49' 10.2'' Latitude
-112° 31' 56.4
'' Longitude
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| Size | 4 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Lodgepole Pine, live and beetle killed, dead and down trees throughout the area. |
| Significant Events | Update 8/31/2024: The fire showed some small increase in activity yesterday, mostly occurring on the western flank in the afternoon but observed growth was less than an acre. Crews conducted structure assessments in the Little Prickly Pear and South Fork of Poorman Creek communities. We’ve also established a portable weather station in the area to better monitor conditions in the fire area. Fire managers and agency administrators engaged with partners to further identify values at risk. The fire will likely show some increase in activity today, with smoke being visible from some areas of the Continental Divide Trail, but limited growth is expected. Access to the fire will continue to be limited due to the remoteness and danger to firefighters posed by the numerous snags and difficult terrain. |
| Planned Actions |
Management action points have been developed that will initiate suppression actions if the fire begins to move toward private lands or structures, which are currently over three miles away. The fire cannot currently be directly suppressed due to very dangerous conditions that would threaten the lives and safety of firefighters. |
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| Weather Concerns | Weather is expected to warm through the Labor Day weekend, with temperatures in the low to mid 80s with light winds and lower afternoon humidity. Fire growth is likely during this period with smoke visible from the Continental Divide Trail. A brief cooldown and possibility of some rain is forecasted to move into the area on Tuesday. |
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