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Location: 13 miles west of Grant, MT      Start Date: August 23, 2024

Cause: Undetermined, suspected lightning      Size: 3450 acres     Containment: 100%

This is the final update for the Big Hollow Fire.

CURRENT STATUS:

Fire managers called the Big Hollow fire contained on September 3rd, 2024. The fire has transitioned down to a Type 5 incident command structure and is currently not being actively staffed due to very minimal fire activity and secure containment lines. Firefighters from the Montana DNRC- Dillon Unit will continue to patrol the fire area to monitor for increased fire behavior. The interior pockets of timber far from control lines or features, are expected to continue to smolder where there is residual heat within ground fuels.

CLOSURES

There are no closures in place and firefighters are not currently staffing the area.  If recreating in the area we ask the public to exercise caution due to fire weakened trees and pockets of residual heat.

The Temporary Flight Restriction over the area has also been lifted. 

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