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Trail Ridge Fire

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Unit Information

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 
420 Barrett St 
Dillon, 
Montana 
59725 
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 
420 Barrett St 
Dillon, 
Montana 
59725 

Incident Contacts

  • Catherine McRae
    Email:
    catherine.mcrae@usda.gov
    Phone:
    4069253353
    Hours:
    M-F 8-7, S/S 9-5
  • Arlee Staley
    Email:
    frances.staley@usda.gov
    Phone:
    406-490-1818
    Hours:
    M-F 8-6
  • Wisdom Ranger District
    Phone:
    4066893243
    Hours:
    M-F 8-4:30
  • Darby Ranger District
    Phone:
    4068213913
    Hours:
    M-F 8-4:30
  • Catherine McRae
    Email:
    catherine.mcrae@usda.gov
    Phone:
    4069255353
    Hours:
    M-F 8-7 S/S 9-5

Trail Ridge Fire FINAL Update October 24, 2022

Trail Ridge Fire
Publication Type: News 10/25/2022

INCIDENT COMMANDER: Cache Gibbons


October 24, 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.

 

There is a fire area closure which includes Mink (FS 5763) and Meadow Creek Roads (FS725) and a portion of the Continental Divide Trail.
 

 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

All Closure Orders have been rescinded effective October 25, 2022.  If you are in the fire area be aware that there can be falling snags.

 

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 406.821.3913                                                                                                      Bitterroot National Forest
Wisdom RD 406.689.3242                                                                                                                         Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Fores                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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