Alder Creek
Size: 14,056 Acres
Containment: 15%
Location: 7 miles west of
Wise River, MT
Start Date: July 8, 2021
Cause: Unknown
Total personnel: 282
Alder Creek Fire: Heat located above Foolhen Ridge in heavy fuels is smoldering due to the
wet weather and high humidity. Structures near Deno and Stein creeks continue to be
patrolled, and monitored for changes in activity. Firefighters will focus efforts on
strengthening containment lines and removing pockets of heat that remain throughout the
fire.
Trail Creek
Size: 39,169 Acres
Containment: 26%
Location: 20 miles west of
Wisdom, MT
Start Date: July 8, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Total personnel: 240
Trail Creek Fire: Crews performed a tactical firing operation between Threemile Creek and
Gibbonsville Road to provide an anchor point and increase control on fire. Structure
protection remains and residents in Lemhi County in and near Gibbonsville remain in a
“Set” evacuation status. weather continues to assist crews in containing the little heat
detected. Although probability of spreading in the next few days is low, crews will continue
to monitor the fire for increased activity as drying trend approaches. Along with mop up
operations, crews will also focus on rehabilitating the handline that was used as an
alternative to heavy equipment on the culturally sensitive Big Hole Battlefield.
Christensen
Size: 11,067 Acres
Containment: 15%
Location: 12 miles west of Wise
River, MT
Start Date: July 16, 2021
Cause: Unknown
Total personnel: 52
Christensen Fire: Crews focused on securing the north side of Toomey creek, and refining
fuel breaks near private land by removing logs and heavy fuels. Minimal fire activity was
observed on the Christensen Fire, and similar conditions are expected today. Crews will
continue to move timber and monitor the area around the fire.
Fire Weather Today: We can expect showers and isolated storms with about 0.25”-0.5’’ of
rain. Showers are expected to the North and West of fires, and expected to clear by late
morning with 50-60% cloud cover. Highs today are projected to be in the upper 50’s with
humidity in the low 40’s.
Major Closures:
Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway remain open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on thealert for firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana DOT RoadReport website for current conditions.
Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek.
Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South VanHouten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes, May Creek and Divide Bridge Campgrounds are closed.
Forest Closure orders in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forests are in effect for all three fires.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect for SW Montana
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for Central ID
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