The Big Hollow fire is burning 14 miles west of Grant, Montana on Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Bureau of Land Management ground under protection of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. The fire is currently under command of a Type 3 incident commander.
Current Size 3,403 Acres
0% containment
Basic Information | |
Current as of | Sat, 08/24/2024 - 15:36 |
Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Undetermined |
Date of Origin | Fri, 08/23/2024 - 13:58 |
Location | 36 miles southwest of Dillon, MT |
Incident Commander | Bob Culbreth, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation |
Coordinates | 45° 0' 50'' Latitude -113° 21' 10 '' Longitude |
Current Situation | |
Total Personnel: | 23 |
Size | 3,403 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
Estimated Containment Date | 10/31/2024 |
Fuels Involved | Tall grass, timber, and brush |
Significant Events | Fire has been actively burning, and is being driven by winds and terrain. The fire made a significant push to the north and east. |
Outlook | |
Planned Actions | Aviation resources are focusing water placement on the north side of the fire that is burning in timber. Ground resources have been assigned to structure protection and crews are focusing on securing the east side of the fire, working around to the north. |
Projected Incident Activity | Fire growth is expected with wind and weather events influencing behavior. |
Current Weather | |
Weather Concerns | Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Winds are forecasted to increase and shift from west to southwest in the afternoon. |
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