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The Roger's Pass Fire started on the afternoon of August 1 south of Highway 200 and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Aviation resources, crews, and heavy equipment from Montana DNRC and the Forest Service is on scene with additional resources on order. As of August 5, 2023, the closure order for this fire has been lifted.
| Current as of | Sun, 08/13/2023 - 12:40 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | lightning/natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | near Roger's Pass |
| Incident Commander | Jason Gilbert - IC Willie Knudsen - IC (T) |
| Incident Description | Fire is burning approximately 15 miles east of Lincoln, Mont. |
| Coordinates |
47° 03' 10'' Latitude
-112° 20' 27
'' Longitude
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| Size | 46 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 09/30/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (litter/understory) |
| Remarks |
The area closure has been rescinded. The CDT is once again open between Flesher and Roger's Pass |
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| Weather Concerns | The fire has received 1 inch of rain between Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 5. |
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