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Garceau Fire Update for August 18, 2022
Location: 10 air miles west of Polson, Montana.
Estimated Size: 3,200 acres 
Containment: 0%
Personnel: 245
Incident Command: Local Type 3 organization, Darrell Clairmont, Incident Commander
Evacuations and Closures: There are no evacuations and there are no structures threatened at this time. Irvine Flats and Garcon Gulch Roads going up to Windy Gap are closed to through traffic.
Activity: The fire was split into two divisions. Alpha is on the west side and Zulu is on the east side. The fire made a push to the west yesterday evening. Crews and resources will look to construct control lines on the west side of Division Alpha and on the north side of Division Zulu. Single Engine Air Tankers, and Helicopters will be used on hot spots today and crews, dozers and skidgines will be used to complete control lines.
Weather: Mostly sunny. Temp- 95-100 valleys and 75-80 ridges. RH- 14-24 percent. Wind- variable less than 7 mph. Ridge top east 5-15 mph becoming 5-10 mph in the late morning and afternoon.