Alder Creek
Current Size: 8,849 Acres
Current Containment: 10%
Resources Assigned:
Total personnel: 308
Alder Creek Fire: On Wednesday, crews will be improving containment lines and
utilizing strategic firing operations in the Alder Creek area on north edge of the fire
and Deno Creek and Stine Creek drainages on the eastern edge along Pioneer
Byway. Engine crews continue to support structure protection for residences along
Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway.
Trail Creek
Current Size: 32,933 Acres
Current Containment: 0%
Resources Assigned:
Total personnel: 181
Trail Creek Fire: The fire is burning in rugged terrain in Threemile Creek and Nez
Perce Creek drainages just west of the Continental Divide. On Wednesday, crews
will be evaluating options for control lines above Gibbonsville. Engine crews will
continue to support structure protection in Gibbonsville. Firefighters will also
improve the Lost Trail Rd on the northwest portion of the fire and the Foothills
Rd along the southeast. Strategic firing operations will occur as needed.
Christensen
Current Size: 4,892 Acres
Current Containment: 0%
Resources Assigned:
Total personnel: 18
Christensen Fire: Firefighters will continue to identify potential control lines using
old roads, creeks, and previous fire scars. Engine crews will continue structure
contingency planning for private homes along Hwy 43 corridor.
Weather: Today will bring an increase in humidity and a chance for
thunderstorms. Temperatures will rise to low 80’s but may cool during the
afternoons due to thickening cloud cover. Smoke looks to hold strong in the
valleys and drainages as northwest winds remain below 10 mph. Chance of
thunderstorms in the late afternoon may bring lightning and gusty winds.
Major Closures:
• Hwy 43 remains open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on the alert
for firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana
DOT Road Report website: MDT.MT.gov/travinfomobile for current status.
• Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek.
• Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South Van
Houten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes and May Creek Campgrounds are closed.
• Forest Closure orders are in effect for all three fires.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Closures
Salmon-Challis NF: Salmon-Challis NF Closures
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect SW Montana: https://www.mtfireinfo.org
Evacuations: Beaverhead County Sheriff has Stage 2 Evacuation Orders in effect
for Alder Creek Community, Southside of Hwy 43 from Alder Creek Road to Dickie
Bridge, and the westside of Pioneer Scenic Byway from airport to Harriet Lou Road
Beaverhead Sheriff Stages of evacuation: Evacuation Stages
Lemhi County Sheriff has contacted threatened residences on west side of Trail
Creek fire in Idaho and placed in “Set” evacuation status. Info: 208-756-8980.
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