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Banana Lake Fire smoke plumb on May 31, 2025
Banana Lake Fire burning near a power line
The Banana Lake Fire was first discovered on Saturday, May 31 at 4:25 p.m. between Locust Hill and Highway 28, four miles north of Plains, MT. The fire is burning in open timber. Multiple resources were ordered and have arrived on scene including: 17 Engines; 2 Helicopters; 2 Type 2 Hand Crews; 1 Interagency Hotshot Crew; 1 10-Person Module; 3 Dozers; 1 Skidgen; and 3 Water Tenders.
No evacuations or closures have been ordered at this time.
The Western Montana Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the incident on Monday, June 2.
| Current as of | Tue, 06/03/2025 - 14:09 |
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| Incident Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| Location | 4 Miles North of Plains, MT |
| Incident Commander | Ken Parks' Western Montana Type 3 Incident Management Team will assume command of the incident on Monday, June 2. |
| Incident Description | The Banana Lake Fire is under a full suppression strategy. |
| Coordinates |
47° 30' 52.6'' Latitude
-114° 50' 25.8
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 194 |
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| Size | 913 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 15% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber, brush, and tall grass |
| Significant Events | Active with frequent torching and spotting |
| Planned Actions |
Ground resources are constructing containment line and mopping up existing containment line around the fire while aerial resources are working to slow the rate of spread. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Moderate to active fire behavior with potential for spotting. |
| Weather Concerns | Skies will be partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 62 to 67°F across the fire area. Northwest winds will range from 6 to 10 mph. The chance of wetting rain remains low at 10%. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the low to mid-20% range during the day. |
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