Incident Media Photographs

Chris Mountain Fire from the air

Aviation resources are locally standing by in case they are needed on the Chris Mountain Fire, or other area fires. 

Crews performing mop up to remove all heat from near containment lines. This helps to ensure the fire stays within the current perimeter.

On July 6th, crews were assigned mop up operations. They were looking for both heat sources on the ground and in vegetation. This reduces the chance of the fire spreading outside current perimeters. 

On July 2, aerial resources were able to assist in moderating fire behavior alongside the eastern flank, slowing the fire’s progress as it backed into Devil Creek drainage.

Firefighters utilize drip torch to put fire on the ground along a previously constructed handline. Implementing this firing operation will reduce the amount of vegetation between the containment line and main body of the fire. This tactic improves and strengthens the containment line, reducing the chance of further fire growth in the area. Firefighters have also completed a hose lay along the handline as a contingency to provide water if needed for suppression efforts.

Smoke rising from the Chris Mountain Fire with fire response vehicles in place for protection of the Snow Angel Ranch on July 4, 2023

Resources gather for a morning briefing on July 4, 2023. Resources get an update on the fire behavior, weather and the plan for the day before going out to the field for the day.

A type one helicopter, known as a sky crane, flies above the treetops against a cloudy sky.

Chris Mountain Fire morning June 29

Chris Mountain Fire, photo taken from 8 Mile Mesa Lookout

Chris Mountain Fire on Initial Attack