Visit for more information on wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and resources available to Montana residents. HELENA - Federal aid is on the way to help battle the River Road East Fire thats burning near Paradise in Sanders County. Additionally, each FMAG generates over $900,000 in federal mitigation funding. Eligible costs include materials and supplies, mobilization and demobilization, equipment use, and expenses for field camps. The FMAG makes FEMA funding available to pay 75% of the state’s eligible firefighting costs. “As firefighters respond to protect lives and property, I ask Montanans to continue to heed officials’ instruction and follow all necessary precautions.” “Driven by dry conditions and high winds, the River Road East Fire has quickly grown to over 16,000 acres since Friday, burning south and north of Highway 200,” Gov. RELATED: Sections of Flathead, Clark Fork rivers temporarily closed near Paradise due to wildfire danger.21, 2023, that the State of Montana secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with the costs associated with fighting the blaze which sparked on Aug. Those recreating or traveling in the fire area are encouraged to be aware of the situation and reduce speed due to increased fire traffic.HELENA - Federal aid is on the way to help battle the River Road East Fire that's burning near Paradise in Sanders County. Mandatory evacuations are in place for Lake Mary. The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District is. ELMO - Pushed by strong winds on Monday, the Elmo Fire has grown to 16,226 acres and evacuations remain in place. Ĭlosure information and maps are posted on the Forests’ website and the fire’s Inciweb page as they are in place. Crews have been responding to several small wildfires that were sparked by lightning in Sanders County. See the following link for a complete listing of the roads and trails listed in the closure.

This Order is for public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts of the Bowles Creek Fire. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest issued an emergency closure of roads and trails (effective July 25, 2023. The warm and dry trend will carry into early next week. Monday is forecasted to continue warming with temperatures in the 80s and humidity in the 5-15 percent range. Temperatures will remain in the 80’s and winds from the south 5-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Inciweb Firefighter installing a hose lay on the Bowles Creek Fire, on July 29, 2023įuels are drying out quickly with the hot, dry, and windy conditions in the fire area. Spot fires became more active in the Bowles Creek area due to increased wind and lower relative humidity.įire personnel are utilizing helicopters as needed to support operations on both ends of the fire area.Īn infrared flight has been unavailable for fire size estimation, however Sunday night a reconnaissance flight with fire personnel revealed minimal fire growth on the southeast edge of the fire. Heavy equipment continue work on fuel breaks and indirect fireline construction along Forest Road 5071 towards Forest Road 5070.įire personnel will continue scouting for containment opportunities to the North and South. KALISPELL - Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will go into effect across much of Northwest Montana beginning at 12:01 a.m. On the east of the fire, hand crews completed fireline along Forest Trail 313 to Forest Road 5071. Minimal fire growth occurred on the southwest edge. Heavy equipment and masticators completed work to remove ladder fuels on Forest Road 711A as an indirect fireline. On the west side of the fire, hand crews will continue to install hose lay and sprinklers along the northwest edge of the fireline to support suppression efforts. Firewatch has official translated subtitles for Russian, German, Spanish, French and Simplified. There are total of 204 personnel fighting this fire along with four engines and one helicopter. Will Firewatch be localized to my language December 5, 2018. on Monday, July 26 across the Flathead National Forest, Glacier National Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks sites, Montana Department of.

The fire is burning 3 miles west of Skalkaho Pass in the Bowles Creek drainage. Stage II Fire Restrictions will go begin at 12:01 a.m. HAMILTON - The Bowles Creek Fire burning west of Skalkaho Pass has grown to 1,700 acres with 3% containment.

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