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INCIDENT COMMANDER: Cache Gibbons
October 25, 2022
Trail Ridge Fire
Fire Summary
Approx. 5 miles SE Sula, MT
Approx. 11 miles NW of Big Hole National Battlefield
Size: 18,138 acres Completion: 80%
Personnel: 37
CURRENT STATUS
The Trail Ridge Fire is burning on the Wisdom District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Darby-Sula District of the Bitterroot National Forest. A Type 4 team assumed command of the fire October 19, 2022. The incoming Incident Commander is Cache Gibbons with Incident Commander (t) Cody Hoover. Both are from Bitterroot National Forest, Darby Ranger District.
Currently the fire is 18,138 acres. On Saturday, October 22, the fire received a wetting rain with snow starting around 3,800 feet. This moisture has considerately dampened fire activity. With more moisture expected over the fire in the coming days the fire will likely continue to smolder and put up very little smoke. Today fire officials will reassess conditions and begin repair work where needed.
The main objective for this fire continues to be firefighter and public safety. Other primary objectives include keeping the fire from impacting private lands and values along Highway 93 and East Fork of the Bitterroot corridors utilizing point protection and indirect lines where needed. Suppression repair work will continue if needed.
FIRE WEATHER AND BEHAVIOR
Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of a rain snow mix this afternoon. Highs will be in the 40’s with winds south southeast 5-10 mph. Gusts could be as high as 21 mph. Tonight will have a low of around 21, with winds gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation will be 90%. Moisture will continue throughout this week.
TRAIL RIDGE CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES
Trail Ridge Closure has been rescinded effective October 24, 2023
This will be the last update for the Trail Ridge Fire. If you want information, please call the Darby RD or the Wisdom RD.
Information: Darby RD Bitterroot National Forest 406.821.3913 Wisdom RD Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 406.689.3242
| Current as of | Thu, 11/07/2024 - 17:47 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 22 miles NW of Wisdom MT |
| Incident Commander | IC Cache Gibbons, IC(t) Cody Hoover |
| Coordinates |
45° 46' 48'' Latitude
-113° 52' 1
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 37 |
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| Size | 18,138 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 80% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 2022-11-15 00:00:00 |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy Logging Slash Brush (2 feet) Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Minimal smoldering and creeping with some single tree torching. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Smoke may be seen around the fire area if the weather warms and dries. |
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| Remarks |
Using an Operational Objective Weighted Matrix to report completion percentage. The operational objectives (and their % of total planned operations) consist of: Point protection (20%), Indirect line (40%), Burning operations (20%), Confine/contain (5%), Monitor (5%), and Suppression Repair (10%). |
| Weather Concerns | Today will be mostly sunny, warm, and dry. Highs will reach 62-27 with minimum humidity 15-20%. Winds will be out of the south 5-7 mph shifting to the west 7-13 mph with gusts around 25 mph this afternoon. |
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