Firewatch 2010
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Firewatch 2010
Two wildfires burning in Yellowstone National Park
Posted 3:43 PM 9/30/2010 by John Sherer (Bozeman)
Two wildfires are now burning in Yellowstone National Park as hot, dry weather has allowed the Arthur-2 fire to rekindle. The Arthur 2 Fire was discovered August 18 inside the perimeter of the 2001 Arthur Fire. The lightning caused fire is southwest of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National (More)
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Antelope Fire now at 3200 acres, 45% contained
Posted 12:16 PM 9/29/2010 by KBZK (Bozeman)
Firefighters continue battling the largest fire in Yellowstone National Park this season, as the Antelope Fire now stands at 3200 acres and is 45% contained.
According to a park press release, unseasonably hot and dry conditions Tuesday resulted in significantly increased activity on the (More)
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Firewatch 2010
Elk Trail Fire near Lincoln at 35 acres
Posted 5:28 PM 9/28/2010 by Marnee Banks (KXLH)
The Elk Trail Fire near Lincoln is estimated to have burned 35 acres as of Tuesday evening.Initial reports indicate that it was triggered from a slash pile at a private residence.There are currently four helicopters flying in water to battle the blaze.There is (More)
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Firewatch 2010
Wildfire in Yellowstone National Park tops 3,000 acres
Posted 11:55 AM 9/24/2010 by KBZK (Bozeman)
The Antelope Fire in Yellowstone National Park continues to burn and has grown to 3,048 acres.
The road between the Tower Fall Store and Chittenden Road (Mt. Washburn Lookout road) is still closed due to morning and evening smoke inversions and the safety of firefighters working in the (More)
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Firewatch 2010
Antelope Fire in Yellowstone grows to 2100+ acres
Posted 12:16 PM 9/21/2010 by KBZK (Bozeman)
The largest fire in Yellowstone National Park this year, dubbed the Antelope Fire, has grown to 2,199 acres and winds have pushed the fire up Mount Washburn.
The lightning-caused fire, which is burning southeast of Tower Fall and west of the Yellowstone River, is 20 percent (More)
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Yellowstone wildfire grows to 1600 acres
Posted 11:09 AM 9/20/2010 by KBZK (Bozeman)
Yellowstone National Park's largest fire of the year, dubbed the Antelope Fire, has grown to an estimated 1,600 acres and is 5% contained.
Gusty winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures caused the fire, located by the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout, to become very active and grow (More)
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Davis Fire now 78% contained
Posted 7:33 AM 9/1/2010 by KXLH (Helena)
The Davis Fire burning 25 miles northwest of Helena is currently at 2,105 acres and is approximately 78% contained, according to officials, and there are currently 441 people engaged in battling the blaze.Infrared equipment was used Tuesday to detect and map remaining hot spots near (More)
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Davis Fire burns 8 outbuildings
Posted 11:08 AM 8/31/2010 by Marnee Banks (KXLH)
On Tuesday morning, Jess Secrest, the Public Information Officer reports the Davis Fire has burned 8 outbuildings.
He says these aren't residences, but specifics into what the structures are is still unknown.
Secrest reports the fire is smoldering at 2,015 acres (More)
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Davis Fire: 50% contained; road closure; Lincoln meeting Monday night
Posted 3:23 PM 8/30/2010 by KXLH (Helena)
Due to the Davis Fire that is still burning, the U.S. Forest Service has closed Fool Hen Road (#1848) from milepost 0.0 - 3.72 (Stemple Pass Road to Gould Creek Road).Exemptions to the closure include people with permits authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission; owners and (More)
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Davis Fire at 2180 acres, 30% contained
Posted 7:21 AM 8/30/2010 by KXLH (Helena)
The Davis Fire burning between Helena and Lincoln is currently at approximately 2,180 acres and is 30% contained, according to authorities.Unseasonably cool temperatures and moist air aided firefighters on Sunday, as crews mopped up fire lines and hot spots on all divisions. (More)
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Firewatch 2010
Change of command on the Davis Fire
Posted 11:22 AM 8/28/2010 by Marnee Banks (KXLH-Helena)
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The recently appointed Type II Incident Command Team reports the Davis Fire is back up to 2,800 acres, and down to 5% (More)
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Landowner tours the damage of Davis Fire
Posted 6:08 PM 8/27/2010 by Marnee Banks (KXLH-Helena)
The Grady family owns nearly 4,000 acres on Stemple Pass, and runs about 800 head of cattle in the area. They've been waiting to see how much damage the Davis Fire has done to their property.Lewis & Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton opened up Stemple Pass Road to residents Friday (More)
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Davis Fire now 20% contained
Posted 5:51 PM 8/27/2010 by Marnee Banks (KXLH-Helena)
UPDATE: The Davis Fire burning between Helena and Lincoln is now estimated at 2,050 acres and is 20% contained.
Over 220 fire personnel are working on the ground, while four helicopters fight the blaze by air.
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Raven Rat Patch fire north of Winnett now 95% contained
Posted 4:57 PM 8/27/2010 by KRTV News
The Raven Rat Patch Fire burning in northcentral Montana is now 95% contained, according to fire officials.The Type 3 incident command team that had been managing the fire handed over responsibility on Friday to the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (More)
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Davis Fire classified as #5 priority in the nation
Posted 3:17 PM 8/27/2010 by Marnee Banks (KXLH-Helena)
UPDATE: Fire officials report the fire is still sitting at 2,000 acres and no structures have been lost.
Sheriff Leo Dutton opened up Stemple Pass Road to residents, warning them they needed to be ready to leave on a five minute notice. According (More)
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Wildfire near Hamilton at 300+ acres, threatens homes
Posted 12:38 PM 8/27/2010 by Mark Thorsell/Irina Cates
The Downing Mountain Fire burning west of Hamilton has grown to 300 acres and at least 50 homes or structures are being threatened, according to Tod McKay with the Bitterroot National Forest.
A retardant plane began performing drops on the fire early in the afternoon, joining the two (More)
