Quartz Fire Update 
Thursday, September 1, 9:00 am

National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 

Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 

Amid warm temperatures, Quartz Fire activity remains light 

Current Situation: Despite the warmer and drier weather, the Quartz Fire showed very little activity on Wednesday and smoke produced by the fire was minimal. Firefighters remain staged at Quartz Lake. High temperatures are expected to persist over the fire area again today, which may lead to an increase in fire activity and visible smoke during the warmest part of the afternoon. 

The Flat Mineral Fire, located in the Flattop Mountain area above Mineral Creek in Glacier National Park, produced wisps of smoke throughout the day on Wednesday, but had no observable spread. The fire is in a remote area and is surrounded by brush and fuels last burned during the Trapper Fire in 2003. The fire is being observed by the Swiftcurrent Lookout.

Initial attack resources are continuing patrols of both east and west sides of Glacier National Park and surrounding areas.

Weather: Slightly cooler temperatures are expected over the fire area on Thursday although temperatures will remain warm and relative humidity low. Temperatures will be 70° to 80° on ridges and minimum relative humidity is expected to be 25-35%. Winds are forecasted increase to 10-20 mph out of the west. Winds are transporting smoke into the Glacier area from fires in Idaho and Washington. 

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Quartz Fire Statistics:
Size: Approximately 1698 acres
Total Personnel: 35
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier

Quartz Fire Update 
Wednesday, August 31, 9:00 am

National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 

Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 

Quartz Fire activity remains light; new fire detected near Flattop Mountain 

Current Situation: The Quartz Fire remained quiet yesterday. Structure protection crews remain at Quartz Lake, and the fire is being monitored from both the air and the ground. Despite the warmer, drier weather very little activity was observed and smoke production was minimal. Warmer and drier weather is expected over the fire area today. As fuels dry from last week’s rains, a slight increase in fire activity may lead to visible smoke during the warmest part of the afternoon. 

A new fire, the Flat Mineral Fire, has been identified in the Flattop Mountain area above Mineral Creek in Glacier National Park. Swiftcurrent Lookout first reported a lightning strike and smoke at the location during heavy rain on Saturday, August 27th. No additional activity was observed until light smoke was once again seen yesterday. The fire is in a remote area with brush and fuels last burned during the Trapper Fire in 2003. Glacier National Park fire managers are assessing changes in fire behavior, potential fire spread, and values at risk.
 Weather: The warming and drying trend that began on Monday will continue Wednesday with temperatures 75° to 85° on ridges and humidity 16-26%. Winds are forecasted to be 5-10 mph from the south becoming west in the afternoon. Clouds will increase across the region overnight with a slight chance of rain showers. 

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Quartz Fire Statistics:
Size: Approximately 1698 acres
Total Personnel: 35
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier

Quartz Fire Update 
Tuesday, August 30, 9:30 am 

National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 

Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 

Updated mapping shows no growth on Quartz Fire

Current Situation: The Quartz Fire was again mapped at 1698 acres during an infrared flight last night which showed no growth and only isolated heat sources. Aerial observations of the fire show a mixed severity burn pattern, meaning that areas within the fire perimeter burned at different intensities. The Quartz Fire so far has resulted in some understory burning in less intense areas, and other areas with a higher burn intensity where most of the mature trees were burned. 

The warmer and drier temperatures on Monday led to a slight increase in smoke observed over the fire. With today’s weather continuing the trend of warming and drying, light smoke may be visible over the fire area again today. 

No activity was observed on potential new starts in Glacier National Park from the past week. Initial attack resources will continue patrolling both sides of the park looking for any activity from these areas and potential new fires. 

Weather: The Quartz Fire area will be slightly warmer and drier today than on Monday. Temperatures will be 73°-83° on ridges and minimum relative humidity will be 22-32%.  Winds are expected to be 5-10 mph from the southwest. The trend towards warmer and drier weather may lead to a slight increase in fire behavior during the warmest part of the afternoon. Some smoke may be visible if fire activity increases.

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Quartz Fire Statistics:
Size: Approximately 1698 acres
Total Personnel: 35
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier 

Quartz Fire Update 
Monday, August 29, 9:00 am 

National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 

Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 

Warmer, drier weather forecasted for Quartz Fire area this week

Current Situation: The Quartz Fire has not shown any growth or significant activity for several days due to cool and wet weather. Crews at Quartz Lake observed isolated areas of light smoke yesterday. Fire managers will evaluate any fire behavior or progression resulting from the forecasted warming and drying this week.

Firefighters at Quartz Lake hiked out and were replaced by another fresh crew yesterday. The new crew will continue the previous crew’s efforts of patrolling and monitoring fire activity in the Quartz drainage. 

Multiple thunderstorms resulted in many lightning strikes throughout Glacier National Park in the past week. Precipitation received with these storms may keep a strike from developing into a detectable fire. As conditions dry and temperatures rise over the week, some strikes may rekindle into small fires. Initial attack firefighters will be patrolling both sides of the park to detect and respond to new fires that are discovered. 

Weather: High pressure is expected to bring a warming and drying trend this week. Temperatures Monday are forecasted for 65 to 75 degrees over the fire area and relative humidity will decrease slightly to 29-39%. Winds will be 5-10 mph out of the southwest. As temperatures increase and humidity decreases over the coming days, fire activity may increase slightly. Smoke may be visible as the weather becomes warmer and drier. 

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Quartz Fire Statistics:
Size: Approximately 1698 acres
Total Personnel: 35
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier

Quartz Fire Update 
Sunday, August 28, 10:00 am 

National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 

Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 

Quartz Fire remains quiet ahead of warmer and drier weather

Current Situation: The Quartz Fire remained quiet yesterday as the area experienced cooler temperatures and intermittent heavy rain. Multiple thunderstorms occurred again over the Glacier National Park area. No fire growth was observed.

Glacier National Park fire personnel continue planning contingencies for possible future growth in the Quartz fire or any new fires as weather gets warmer and drier over the coming week. Firefighters patrol for new starts, aware that lightning-caused fires can remain small and undetected for multiple weeks after starting. 

Weather: Light winds are forecasted from the west today with maximum temperatures of 55°-65° over the fire area and relative humidity will remain moderately high at 34-44%. Upslope winds 4-8 mph will develop in the afternoon. These conditions are expected to contribute to minimal fire activity again today. Temperatures will trend upward Monday through Thursday accompanied by lower relative humidity, which may lead to a slight increase in fire activity. 

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Quartz Fire Statistics: 
Size: Approximately 1698 acres 
Total Personnel: 35 
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 
Containment: 0% 
Cause: Lightning 
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier 

Quartz Fire Update 
Saturday, August 27, 10:00 am 

National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 

Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 

Quartz Fire activity remains light; crews continue post-lightning patrols

Current Situation: Fire activity on the Quartz Fire has been minimal in recent days due to repeated rain over the fire, but heat remains within the fire’s perimeter and has the potential to become more active as weather dries and warms in the coming week. The fire was last mapped as 1698 acres.

On Friday, firefighters hiked to the location of an observed lightning strike on Numa Ridge. They were unable to detect any active fire in the area and fire lookouts will continue observing that area for any future fire activity. Another small fire was discovered east of the North Fork of the Flathead River south of the historic Kishenehn Ranger Station. Crews will continue monitoring this fire, called the Abbotts Flats Fire, and are prepared to take suppression actions if any further activity is detected. 

Glacier National Park firefighters continue to patrol for any new fire starts resulting from multiple lightning storms which have moved through the area over the past week. So far, these storms have been accompanied by heavy rains which have quenched the observed fire starts. Firefighters established a portable radio repeater in the North Fork on Friday to improve radio communications with crews assigned to both the Quartz Fire and patrolling for new fires.

Weather: A cold front is predicted to bring west-southwest winds with gusts up to 25 mph at lower elevations and up to 35 mph on ridges today. Stronger winds may lead to a slight increase in fire activity on the Quartz Fire during the warmest part of the day. Smoke may be visible if fire activity increases. There is a 30 percent chance of lightning and wetting rain. 

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Quartz Fire Statistics:
Size: Approximately 1698 acres
Total Personnel: 35
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier
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Quartz Fire Update 
Friday, August 26, 10:00 am 

National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 
 
Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 
 
Quartz Fire grows two acres; crews patrolling after Thursday’s lightning
 
Current Situation: The Quartz Fire was mapped at 1698 acres last night, resulting in a two acre increase over the infrared mapping done Tuesday night. Consistent rains over the past few days have significantly reduced fire activity. Scattered heat remains within the fire’s perimeter.
 
Wet weather over the Quartz Fire resulted in additional lightning to the area. Glacier fire personnel observed many lightning strikes resulting in two fires in the northwest region of the park. The Numa Lookout observed one lightning strike in the late afternoon resulting in a tree torching. A crew accessed the area via helicopter but did not find any active fire yesterday. Firefighters will hike in from Bowman Lake today to patrol the area and will be prepared to respond if any new fires are discovered. Firefighters located at Quartz Lake observed a second lightning strike in the Quartz drainage near the Quartz Fire, but there was no smoke observed after the afternoon rain. Crews will continue to patrol and scout the Quartz area today.
 
Weather: Winds are expected to increase on Friday ahead of a cold front that will pass over Glacier on Saturday. Winds will be 10-20 mph from the west through the day and 5-15 mph overnight, which may slightly increase fire activity during the warmest part of the day. Smoke may be visible if fire activity increases. 
 
Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 
 
Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.
 
Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.
 
Quartz Fire Statistics:
Size: Approximately 1698 acres 
Total Personnel: 35 
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 
Containment: 0% 
Cause: Lightning 
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier
 

Quartz Fire Update 
Thursday, August 25, 10:00 am 
 
National Park Service  
Glacier National Park 
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling 
 
Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov 
Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) 
 
Weather tempers fire activity on Quartz Fire
 
Current Situation: Weather has limited fire activity on the Quartz Fire over the past two days, and no measurable growth has been recorded. Additional rain is expected over the fire area today with a chance of lightning in the general area this afternoon. 
 
Fire personnel continue scouting areas near the fire and assessing structures and other park facilities in anticipation of drier weather moving into the fire area and potential increased fire activity in the coming days. Crews continue to be available to respond to any new fire starts that may result from recent lightning. 

Weather: Showers and thunderstorms are predicted to continue today. On Friday, showers and thunderstorm activity are forecast to become less widespread. A dry cold front is expected to pass over the fire area starting Saturday. The frontal passage is expected to bring lower relative humidity and gusty winds over the weekend and into early next week. These conditions may lead to increased fire activity through the weekend.

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Quartz Fire Statistics
Size: Approximately 1696 acres
Total Personnel: 35
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier

Quartz Fire Update
Wednesday, August 24, 10:00 am

National Park Service
Glacier National Park
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling

Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099
Fire Information Phone: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm)
Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov

Wet weather results in minimal growth on Quartz Fire

Current Situation: No new fire activity was observed on the Quartz Fire yesterday. Last night’s infrared flight mapped 18 acres of fire growth over the past two days, with the current fire acreage at 1696 acres. Scattered and isolated heat sources were detected with no areas of intense heat.

Wildland Fire Module crew members relieved Glacier National Park firefighters at Quartz Lake yesterday. Firefighters at Quartz Lake will continue structure protection efforts and scout areas near the fire. Additional crews will patrol both the east and west sides of Glacier National Park for any new fires resulting from recent and ongoing lightning.

Weather: Showers and thunderstorms are expected again today and are expected to become stronger in the afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from noon through late tonight. High temperatures are forecasted to be 80-90° in valleys and 63-73° on ridges. Rains in the fire area have increased humidity levels over the past few days. Higher humidity has contributed to reduced fire behavior. Humidity is expected to remain high into the weekend.

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb. 

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it.

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views.

Size: Approximately 1696 acres
Containment: 0%
Total Personnel: 35
Cause: Lightning
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8337/
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272

Quartz Fire Update
Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 10:00 am

National Park Service
Glacier National Park
Incident Commander: M. Lewelling

Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099
Fire Information Phone: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm)
Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.gov

Additional firefighters arrive to Quartz Fire; West Flattop Fire contained
 
Current Situation: Fire activity moderated on the Quartz Fire yesterday due to slightly cooler temperatures and scattered rain. No significant growth was observed. Updated infrared mapping was not available last night, so the fire remains 1,678 acres.

Nine firefighters, known as a Wildland Fire Module, arrived to assist with management of the Quartz Fire. They will relieve Glacier National Park firefighters who had been assigned to the fire, freeing them to respond to any new fires detected from recent lighting. An additional engine with six firefighters has also arrived to assist with future initial attack needs.

Firefighters were successful in suppressing the West Flattop Fire at less than an acre. Three Glacier National Park firefighters were flown into the fire on Monday and contained the fire by late afternoon.  

Weather: A low pressure system coming from the west will result in increased rain showers and thunderstorms over most of western Montana including Glacier National Park. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation today, and those storms will bring a 50 percent chance of lighting. Today’s high temperatures are predicted to be 85-95° in valleys and 68-78° on ridges, with ridge top northeast winds of 5-10 mph becoming east later in the day.  

Closures: Glacier National Park has enacted a Closure Order for the areas, campgrounds, and trails within the Quartz Lake drainage from the Continental Divide to the Inside North Fork Road for the protection of park visitors, employees, and natural resources. This includes the Quartz Lake Loop trails starting from just south of Bowman Lake toward Quartz Lake, as well as the Quartz Lake and Lower Quartz Lake Wilderness Campgrounds. A map of the closure is available on InciWeb.  

Fire Restrictions: The fire danger rating in Glacier National Park is currently Very High. All park visitors are reminded that campfires are allowed only in designated fire grates and should be kept small. Never leave a fire unattended and drown any campfire with water until cold to the touch before leaving it. 

Air Quality: National air quality and smoke conditions can be monitored at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Visibility in different parts of Glacier National Park can vary from hour to hour, depending on fire and wind conditions both locally and throughout the west. Check the park’s webcams at https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm for current views. 

Size: Approximately 1678 acres
Containment: 0% 
Total Personnel:30
Cause: Lightning 
Start Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 
Location: 25 miles north of West Glacier 
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8337/ 
Fire Information Office: 406-206-5272