Railroad-Daly Fire (MTBRF)
13,076 acre wildfire
Hamilton, Montana, United States
Railroad-Daly Fire
8,438 acre wildfire
Hamilton, Montana, United States
Johnson Fire
3,204 acre wildfire
Stevensville, Montana, United States
Sharrott Creek Fire
57 acre wildfire (70% contained)
Butte-Silver Bow (Balance), Montana, United States
Long Tom Fire
3,625 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
Magruder Ridge Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Railroad-Daly Fire, which started on July 25, 2024, and August 18, 2024, respectively, continues to be monitored as it is now contained due to recent snowfall and cooler temperatures. The fires are located southeast of Hamilton, Montana, primarily affecting the Bitterroot and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests. The Daly Fire, which encompasses 11,493 acres, has reported minimal fire activity, with the Railroad Fire covering an additional 1,583 acres. Currently, there are about 10 personnel actively engaged in monitoring the situation.
Recent weather conditions have significantly aided firefighting efforts, as cooler temperatures and snow have contributed to containing the flames. Fire activity has decreased to smoldering, with no significant events reported. Suppression repair plans are being developed for both forests, focusing on the restoration of the landscape impacted by the fires.
The fire's fuels primarily consist of timber with litter and grass understory, along with pockets of ladder fuels and standing dead trees. As of now, the fire is in patrol status, and minimal fire behavior is expected moving forward. The situation will continue to be monitored, ensuring that any potential flare-ups are addressed promptly.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-08-26 | 1% contained |
| 2024-08-31 | 1% contained |
| 2024-09-06 | 0% contained |
| 2024-09-08 | 4% contained |
| 2024-09-11 | 6% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-26 | 98 acres | 0.2 sq mi | 0.4 sq km |
| 2024-08-28 | 98 acres | 0.2 sq mi | 0.4 sq km |
| 2024-08-31 | 141 acres | 0.2 sq mi | 0.6 sq km |
| 2024-09-03 | 160 acres | 0.3 sq mi | 0.6 sq km |
| 2024-09-04 | 2000 acres | 3.1 sq mi | 8.0 sq km |
| 2024-09-06 | 1670 acres | 2.6 sq mi | 6.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-07 | 2068 acres | 3.2 sq mi | 8.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-09 | 2418 acres | 3.8 sq mi | 9.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-10 | 6080 acres | 9.5 sq mi | 24.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-13 | 6721 acres | 10.5 sq mi | 26.9 sq km |
| 2024-09-14 | 7817 acres | 12.2 sq mi | 31.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-17 | 7819 acres | 12.2 sq mi | 31.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-19 | 7820 acres | 12.2 sq mi | 31.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-01 | 7823 acres | 12.2 sq mi | 31.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-05 | 8028 acres | 12.5 sq mi | 32.1 sq km |
| 2024-10-07 | 9467 acres | 14.8 sq mi | 37.9 sq km |
| 2024-10-09 | 9677 acres | 15.1 sq mi | 38.7 sq km |
| 2024-10-10 | 10590 acres | 16.5 sq mi | 42.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-11 | 10934 acres | 17.1 sq mi | 43.7 sq km |
| 2024-10-13 | 10979 acres | 17.2 sq mi | 43.9 sq km |
| 2024-10-14 | 11701 acres | 18.3 sq mi | 46.8 sq km |
| 2024-10-15 | 12383 acres | 19.3 sq mi | 49.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-19 | 12817 acres | 20.0 sq mi | 51.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-22 | 12941 acres | 20.2 sq mi | 51.8 sq km |
| 2024-10-31 | 12969 acres | 20.3 sq mi | 51.9 sq km |
| 2024-11-21 | 13076 acres | 20.4 sq mi | 52.3 sq km |