Wildfire

Sullivan Fire UpdateStart Date: August 22, 2022 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 13 miles north of Hot Springs, Montana.  Estimated Size: 80 acresContainment: 30% Personnel: 55 Incident Command: Local Type 3 organizationEvacuations and Closures: NoneActivity: A couple acres spotted over the control line yesterday, fire crews were able to take care of these spots.  Today, firefighters will continue to secure perimeter and grid for hot spots. Weather: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of thunderstorms.  Temp- 80-85 valleys and 60-65 ridges. RH- 40-50 percent valleys and 60-70 percent ridges. Wind- Southeast 5-10 mph early in the morning becoming southwest in the

Revais Fire UpdateStart Date: August 20, 2022Cause: LightningLocation: 4 miles west of Dixon MontanaEstimate Size: 20 acresContainment: 0%Personnel: 55Incident Command: Local Type 4 organization, Josh Williams, Incident Commander, Cody Couture, Trainee.Evacuations and Closures: There are no evacuations and there are no structures threatened at this time.  The 6000 and 7000 Roads are closed in Revais.  The 7000 Road from Valley Creek coming into Revais is closed.  The 6000 Road from Magpie coming into Revais is closed. Activity: This fire is located in very steep, rocky, rugged terrain.  Aviation will be used to slow the fire.  A control line and fuel break are being constructed at the bottom of Revais Creek near structures.     Weather: Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of thunderstorms.  Temp- 80-85 valleys and 60-65 ridges. RH- 40-50 percent valleys and 60-70 percent ridges. Wind- Southeast 5-10 mph early in the morning becoming southwest in the

The Pine Pond Fire reached 100% containment on August 20, 2022. Updates will no longer be provided on this page or on social media.The Pine Pond Fire ignited on the afternoon of August 11th and burned in heavy brush and mature pine. No additional growth occurred after August 13th. Previous updates can be found here as well as on the following social media accounts:Texas A&M Forest Service Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllHazardsTFS Texas A&M Forest Service Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lssimtBastrop County Office of Emergency

At approximately 8:30pm on August 17th, Texas A & M Forest Service resources were requested to assist with a wildland fire. The lightning- caused fire is burning in Stephens County. The fire is at 30 acres and is 20% contained. There are no closures, no evacuations, and no structures threatened at this

THREE PHASES OF WILDFIRE RECOVERY There are three phases of recovery following wildfires on federal lands: -       Fire Suppression Repair -       Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) -       Long-Term Recovery and Restoration o   Fire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities and usually begins before the fire is contained, and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones, and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. o   Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) is a rapid assessment of burned watersheds by a BAER team to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System...

Jack County requested support for a fire estimated at 100 acres in rough terrain. Fire is very active in thick fuels at this time and six homes said to be threatened. Texas A&M Forest Service Task Force out of Burkburnett and TIFMAS Strike Team have arrived to support along with Air Resources. Fire is located two miles north of the community of Joplin in Jack County. No road closures or

The Lake Creek Fire is very likely a lightning holdover from the August 11, 2022 storm system that ignited multiple fires in the area.At approximately 3:30 on August 17, 2022, Texas A&M Forest Service-Mineral Wells, responded to a request for assistance by Palo Pinto County officials. Forward progression had been stopped by Palo Pinto County crews.The fires burns on private property. It is estimated at 10 acres and is 70% contained.  There are no closures, no evacuations, and no structures are

The Sugarloaf Fire was declared 100% contained on August 17, 2022.Fire is 839 acresThe fire is human caused, anyone with information on how the fire started can call the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip Line, 303-275-5266The fire origin is near the terminus of Forest Road 637 and the Cow Creek TrailheadFirst reported Monday afternoon, July 25Burning in timber, rocky, difficult to access terrainApproximately 7 miles SW of Laramie Peak and 5 miles SW of Friend Park

The Elmo Fire was detected along Highway 28 on July 29, 2022, at approximately 4:30 PM. Although local Volunteer Fire Departments and Missoula Smokejumpers responded quickly, the fire grew significantly in the first few hours, prompting the initial evacuation of residences. The Northern Rockies Team 7 Type 2 Incident Management Team took over management of the Elmo Fire at 6 AM on Sunday, July 31, 2022.  Persistent fire weather (high temperatures and strong winds) pushed the fire north and east, requiring the need for further evacuations. Eight total structures were lost, including four primary residences. Over the last week, cooler temperatures and reduction in winds enabled firefighters to make consistent gains in containment. Northern Rockies Team 7 will transfer command of the fires to a Type 3 Incident Management Team lead by Incident Commander Ian Morgan at 6 AM on Sunday, August 14,

Redhorn Fire UpdateLocation: 7 air miles northeast of St. Ignatius, Montana in Tribal Mission Mountain Wilderness within the Grizzly Bear Management Zone.     Estimated Size: 520 acresContainment: 5%Personnel: 10Incident Command: Local Type 3 organization, Art TrahanEvacuations and Closures: There are no evacuations at this time.  McDonald Lake is open for Day Use only. No overnight camping will be allowed. The grizzly bear management zone is still closed to recreation from July 15 to October 1 yearly. No structures are threatened.Current and Planned Activity: Aviation will be used where needed throughout the

On the afternoon of August 1, 2022, numerous air and ground resources responded to the Beech Creek fire on the Blue Mountain Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. The fire is located nine miles south of Long Creek, OR and is burning on both sides of Highway 395. The High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 2, 2022. There are no evacuations in place. Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions for up to date information on closures or delays prior to traveling in the area.Malheur National Forest Facebook

The Deep Draw Fire was first reported just after 8pm on Friday, August 12 and is burning in rugged terrain west of the Pryor Mountain area near the Carbon County - Big Horn County line. While there are a few ranches and cabins in the vicinity of the fire, no structures are immediately threatened. The forward rate of spread has been stopped. The fire received precipitation overnight which helped. Crews are working to complete and reinforce containment lines. Resources from Carbon County, the Montana Department of Natural Resources (MT-DNRC), BLM and the BIA are on

The Yellow Brick Fire, caused by a lightning strike on August 11, 2022, is located just outside the city of Graford, in Palo Pinto County. It is 109 acres and 75% contained. Weather: Hot and dry conditions continue in the region with triple digit temperatures expected this afternoon w light east winds. Minimum afternoon humidity will drop to 30%. No precipitation is anticipated over the fire area today. Today, forty-five personnel are assigned to the fire. Crews from Mineral Wells are returning to the fire area today to continue mop up

 As of 12PM on 08/12/22 this fire was turned over to the local BLM office.  A type 4 IC is on scene and 2 hand crews remain on scene for monitor and patrol status.  All road closures and evacuation levels related to this fire have been lifted.  The Nature Conservancy area remained closed at this time. Contact the local Bureau of Land Management office for questions or information about this

 A Burned Area Emergency Response (RAER) team has arived on the Wildcat incident and have begun work to assess the needs of the Wildcat Fire burned

Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist local officials on the Big Sky Fire in Gillespie County just after noon on August 2, 2022. The fire is approximately 9 miles north of Fredericksburg. Local authorities have requested the public avoid the area around Eckert Road and Lower Crabapple Road. Approximately 40 residents were initially evacuated. State resources staged in Kerrville, including Texas A&M Forest Service heavy equipment and a strike team of engines, responded along with aviation crews. Aviation during the first operational period, Aug 2,  included 7 fixed wing and 2 helicopters providing aerial assistance. Aviation resources are on standby as needed for continued operations.By 3:30, on Aug 2, crews reported the fire was approximately 200 acres, burning in grass and brush fuels, being pushed by sustained 15 mph winds, with gusts around 25 mph.  Local resources remained on scene overnight, monitoring points of concernOn Aug 4, perimeter is 1459 acres and...

The Vantage Highway fire started on August 1, 2022 at 1205 PM PDT. The fire was originally reported five miles west of Vantage. This incident started during "Red Flag" weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning bringing warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds combined to produce extreme fire behavior. Additional resources were required to suppress the fire as it continued to grow rapidly due to the passage of a cold front with gusty winds. A Washington State Department of Natural Resources Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire on August 4 and soon after transitioned to a Type 2 Incident Management Team equipped with more resources to battle the expanding incident. On August 5 at 6AM Jeff Dimke's NW Team 12 (Type 2 Team) assumed command of the

The Cow Canyon Fire was first reported on August 3rd at 2:45 p.m. approximately 1 mile NE of Wenas, WA. The fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber. Numerous ground and aviation resources responded in the initial attack phase. The fire exhibited a high rate of spread with moderate to high fire behavior due to a red flag warning and passage of a cold front bringing gusty, erratic winds. A Washington Department of Natural Resources Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 4th and transitioned to a Type 2 Incident Management Team (PNW 12, Dimke) due to the rapid spread and heightened complexity of the fire. Several firefighters and aviation assets from multiple agencies and private entities worked together to aid in the full suppression effort. At the height of the incident, there were 460 personnel assigned to the fire including numerous handcrews, engines, dozers, water tenders, and aircraft. Two primary residences, one cabin, and eleven out...

The Committee Fire was reported at 12:20 p.m. Friday, July 15. It was marked fully contained on August

Number of Fires: 7Total Acres Burned: 703Containment: 70%Homes or Structures Lost: 0Incidents - 1      On August 9th, 2022 at approximately 12:00pm air detection plains began spotting multiple smoke columns building just south of Highway 287 between the towns Corrigan and Groveton, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service responded and encountered several of the fires showing moderate to high fire behavior that were highly resistant to containment by firefighters. The fires were moving quickly through the canopies of mixed aged pine plantations and logging slash and burning intensely.  Texas A&M Forest Service began working in unified command with local fire departments, United States Forest Service, and private timber companies on the ground to establish control lines around fires. Ground resources worked extensively with aircraft resources including Large Air Tankers (LATS), Very Large Air Tankers (VLATS), Fire Boss Single Engine Air Tankers, and Type 1 Helicopters. Crews were able...