Black Mountain (MTHLF)

First Reported: 2024-07-30 13:18:58 UTC on July 30, 2024
Inciweb page: MTHLF Black Mountain
Size: 182 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Black Mountain (2024-07-30)
182 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Lincoln, Montana, United States
Nearby Fires:
Marsh Creek (2024-08-28)
151 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Lincoln, Montana, United States
McElwain Fire (2024-08-24)
116 acre wildfire (75% contained)
Lincoln, Montana, United States
McDermott (2024-09-05)
427 acre wildfire
Philipsburg, Montana, United States
Miller Peak Fire (2024-07-15)
2,724 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Clinton, Montana, United States
Horse Gulch Fire (2024-07-10)
15,167 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Helena Valley Southeast, Montana, United States
Pentagon Fire (2024-08-06)
62 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Bigfork, Montana, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Black Mountain Fire, reported on July 29, 2024, is currently 100% contained after burning a total area of 182 acres. The fire was located approximately six miles northwest of Lincoln, Montana, and has been declared fully under control as of August 21, 2024. The incident involved closed timber litter and brush approximately two feet in height, which contributed to the fire's spread during its active phase. Fortunately, no significant events have been reported since containment.

Fire agencies have responded effectively to the situation, with the incident command indicating that the fire has been returned to district management and is now under normal operations. Additionally, the closure order related to the fire has been rescinded, allowing access to previously restricted areas. This indicates a successful firefighting effort and a return to normalcy for the affected region.

Weather conditions during the fire's active phase were likely a factor in its behavior, although specific details on temperature, humidity, and wind patterns are not provided in the current report. The successful containment of the Black Mountain Fire reflects the coordinated efforts of local fire agencies and the favorable conditions that may have assisted in suppressing the flames.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-07-30 0% contained
2024-08-04 0% contained
2024-08-05 30% contained
2024-08-06 35% contained
2024-08-07 67% contained
2024-08-20 87% contained
2024-09-20 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-30 65 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.3 sq km
2024-07-31 65 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.3 sq km
2024-08-02 76 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.3 sq km
2024-08-03 120 acres 0.2 sq mi 0.5 sq km
2024-08-06 180 acres 0.3 sq mi 0.7 sq km
2024-09-20 182 acres 0.3 sq mi 0.7 sq km