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Closure order for Sharrott Creek Fire
The Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 5, Incident Commander Joe Sampson, assumed command of the fire at 6:00 AM on Monday, September 9, 2024.
The fire was started by lightning and grew quickly during a wind event on August 23.
The primary values at risk are the private properties along the edge of the Bitterroot National Forest on the east side of the fire. This is where firefighting resources have been focused. The western portion of the fire is burning in remote, rugged terrain with little to no access for firefighting resources. West of the fire lies the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.
| Current as of | Thu, 09/12/2024 - 17:14 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Boise |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Three miles west of Stevensville, Montana |
| Incident Commander | Joe Sampson Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 5 |
| Incident Description | Sharrott Creek Fire is a wildfire burning on the steep slopes of the Bitterroot Face three miles west of Stevensville, Montana. |
| Coordinates |
46° 30' 31'' Latitude
-114° 11' 04
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 326 |
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| Size | 3,204 Acres |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory)
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| Significant Events | Moderate fire behavior with backing, group torching, and short-range spotting. |
| Planned Actions |
Continue to secure and mop up control lines along the fire perimeter. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Precipitation is expected throughout Thursday. This wetting rain will likely hinder the fire’s ability to move substantially for several days or until fuels along the fire’s perimeter dry out. Expect minimal fire behavior, with some creeping and smoldering. |
| Weather Concerns | Rain is expected to continue Thursday. Temperatures will be in the 50s and minimum RH values are not expected to fall below 70%. A few rumbles of thunder are possible during the afternoon, but widespread thunderstorms are not expected. The highest elevations could see a rain and snow mix during the overnight hours, but little to no accumulation is expected. The lower elevations will only see rain. Winds will be out of the west at 5 to 10 mph. |
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