Inciweb: Fuels, Terrain Challenge Firefighters on Lolo Creek Complex (Lolo Creek Complex Wildfire): FACT SHEET Lolo Creek Complex Information Hotline: 406-273-6831 or 406-273-6384 August 24, 2013 – 8:30 PM What: Wildland Fire Started: August 18, 2013 Location: Approximately 8 miles west of Lolo, MT Jurisdiction: Montana DNRC Cooperating Agencies: US Forest Service, Montana DNRC Other Cooperating or Assisting Agencies: American Red Cross, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, Missoula County Disaster and Emergency Services, Missoula and Ravalli County RFDs, Montana Highway Patrol Current size: 10,567 acres Containment: 40% Resources on Fire: 770 personnel; 14 Crews; 7 helicopters; 41 engines; 6 dozers; 20 water tenders US Highway 12 is now open in Montana. Fire Activity: While the Lolo Creek Complex is 40% contained, the remaining 60% which is not contained is steep, rugged and remote terrain with heavy fuels. The weather forecast for continued, dry conditions and the possibility of dry thunderstorms will result in fire spread and continued resistance to control. Today,... goo.gl/EpJkCn
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 02:39:03 +0000
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