North Coats Fire: estimated 315 acres, 100% contained
Location: approximately 14 miles southeast of Big Lake, Texas

The North Coats Fire is 100% contained and has been turned back over to the local fire departments to monitor.  

North Coats Fire: estimated 315 acres, 75% contained
Location: approximately 14 miles southeast of Big Lake, Texas

Planned actions for today will be to have dozer crews construct and improve containment lines around the fire. Engine crews will patrol and mop up hot spots close to the fire perimeter. Aerial resources will be utilized when available.  

Fire Weather: Initially southeast winds at 4-7 mph will become east-southeast at 7-10 mph early this afternoon. Relative humidity values at 55-60% this morning will drop below 40% by or before noon. Minimum relative humidity by late afternoon will be near 25%. High temperatures will reach the mid 90s.

North Coats Fire: estimated 315 acres, 75% contained
Location: approximately 14 miles southeast of Big Lake, Texas

Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) were very effective in checking up the fire quickly. Ground crews were able to gain access and make significant progress in constructing containment line. Resources will return tomorrow to continue constructing containment line, patrolling, and mopping up hot spots.  

8889 Fire: estimated 1,309 acres, 100% contained
Location: approximately 7 miles east of Monahans, Texas

The 8889 Fire is 100% contained and has been turned back over to the local fire departments to monitor.  

8889 Fire: estimated 1,300 acres, 75% contained
Location: approximately 7 miles east of Monahans, Texas

Planned actions for today will be to have dozer crews construct and improve containment lines around the fire. Engine crews will patrol and mop up hot spots close to the fire perimeter. Aerial resources will be utilized when available.  

Fire Weather: Winds near the fire site will persist out of the east-southeast for the next 24 to 36 hours with speeds generally below 15 mph. Temperatures will remain warm today in the mid 90s and humidity will fall near 20%. Similar conditions are expected tomorrow. No rain or thunderstorms are expected.  

8889 Fire: estimated 1,300 acres, 70% contained
Location: approximately 7 miles east of Monahans, Texas

Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) were very effective at stopping forward progression of the fire. Ground crews had difficulties accessing the area due to deep sand. Dozer crews made significant progress on constructing containment line. Engine crews patrolled and mopped up hot spots. All resources will return tomorrow to continue fire suppression efforts.  

The closure for the Cinnabar Fire area has been lifted. Hunters and others entering recently burned areas should exercise caution and understand that fire can create forest hazards. Fire-weakened trees may fall suddenly, and roots of trees can burn underground creating ash pits that may not be readily visible. Burned forests are especially hazardous in windy conditions.

The closure for the Cinnabar Fire area has been lifted. Hunters and others entering recently burned areas should exercise caution and understand that fire can create forest hazards. Fire-weakened trees may fall suddenly, and roots of trees can burn underground creating ash pits that may not be readily visible. Burned forests are especially hazardous in windy conditions.

BITTERROOT AND LOLO NATIONAL FORESTS

24 Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, MT 59804
Supervisor's Order
 

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (b), the following Supervisor’s Order is rescinded effective September 28, 2020:

Order Number                      Prohibitions Removed                                                             Date Signed

20-021-LOLO-D3                Area, Road and Trail closures for the Cinnabar Fire              September 11, 2020

*Note: Order #20-021-LOLO-D3 is replaced with Closure Order #20-024-LOLO-D3.

Done at Missoula, Montana this 25th day of September, 2020.