CURRENT STATUS:
Fire progression has slowed to the north in the grassy fuels resistant to
burning. Crews will continue securing the handline from Hidden Lake
Bench to Cliff Lake. Crews will assess the campgrounds near Cliff and
Wade Lake and Wilderness Edge Lodge. To the east, crews will continue
to clean-up unburned fuel pockets in the timber, securing that edge. In the
southwest, crews will utilize the road and trail system north of Elk Lake
Resort to establish containment lines, as well as assess protection needs
around the lodge itself. Heavy equipment will continue to prep line from
Jackpine Gulch Road west into Meridian Creek drainage to West Fork
Cow Camp.
Helicopters will continue assisting the ground crews with water bucket
drops to cool areas of heat and with aerial reconnaissance to monitor fire
movement.
Additional crew and engine resources arrived last night.
WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:
A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect from 2pm to 9pm due to a chance
of thunderstorms that could bring lightning and erratic winds. Winds will
be 10-15 mph from the south/southwest. If thunderstorms develop in the
area, outflow winds of 30-50 mph are possible. Temperatures are forecast
to reach 85 degrees, with relative humidity in the teens. Little to no
precipitation is expected.
The fire is expected to be active in the Brimstone Creek area and toward
Hoodoo Pass, given the large areas of heavy, continuous fuels. Short
crown runs and spotting are expected. Fire is just beginning to carry in
the sagebrush, as fuel moistures continue to decrease with the hot and dry
conditions. Fire progression continues to be held up on the north end by
constructed control lines and lighter fuels. Heavy downed fuels in the
southeast portion of the fire will continue to smolder; the fire will
continue to consume unburned pockets of timber in this area. Torching
and short-range spotting are possible.
CLOSURES:
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest announced extended area
closures to include the Antelope Prong boat launch and the Wade Lake,
Hilltop, and Cliff Point campgrounds. Refunds for reservations will be
processed by recreation.gov. The current closure boundary is likely to
expand, given recent fire movement. Official closure information can be
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest moved into Stage 1 Fire
Restrictions yesterday. Campfires and stove fires (including charcoal
barbecues and grills) are prohibited in the area unless using permanent fire
pits or fire grates within developed recreation sites. Smoking, unless in a
vehicle, a building, or an area 3 feet in diameter cleared of vegetation, is
also restricted.
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