7.26.21 Harris Mountain Fire Daily Update

72621 Harris Mountain Fire Daily Update

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EVACUATION NOTICE

7.25.21 (9:04 PM) - The Cascade County Sheriff's Office issued a MANDATORY EVACUATION order for all residents south of mile marker 7 on Adel Road due to a lack of escape routes.

7.25.21 (2:36 PM) - A Pre-evacuation warning is in effect for all those living in the Sheep Creek area.

The Montana Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at the Cascade School, 321 Central Ave W. for residents displaced by the Harris Mountain Fire. Families can also request Red Cross Services by calling 800-272-6668.

Northern Rockies Team 7, a Type II Incident Management Team, assumed command of the fire at 6:00 AM today, July 26th.

Current and Planned Activity The Harris Mountain Fire more than doubled in size yesterday as the fire moved to the north and east late afternoon and into the evening. An infrared flight was utilized to map the perimeter at 11,890 acres just after 10:00 PM. Increased fire activity was driven by the fuels on the ground as well as the topography. Firefighters worked through the evening to provide point protection near structures. Today’s operations will consist of reconnaissance of the new fire growth, assessing areas to establish a new anchor point and continuing with point protection near structures. Aircraft will be utilized to assist the firefighters on the ground to slow the fire spread.

Weather: Temperatures are expected today in the mid to upper 90’s with west winds 5-10 mph.

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