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2,724 acre wildfire (100% contained)
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Wildfire Status:
The Miller Peak Fire, reported on July 14, 2024, is currently located about 8 miles southeast of Missoula, Montana, in the Plant Creek drainage. As of the latest update, the fire has burned approximately 2,724 acres and is now fully contained, with 100% of its perimeter secured. Fire management teams, including a Type 5 Incident Commander, are overseeing the ongoing suppression repair work, which involves heavy equipment to restore dozer lines and mitigate damage caused by the fire.
Recent assessments indicate high severity fire impacts in the Plant Creek drainage area, resulting in increased runoff and erosion, which poses a significant risk for debris flows. Fire crews are actively engaged in repairing these affected areas to reduce the potential hazards. The fire's closure remains in effect until all repair work is completed, and updates can be accessed through the Lolo National Forest's official webpage.
Currently, there are eight personnel assigned to the incident. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but fire officials are monitoring environmental conditions closely. This response highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure safety and restore the impacted landscape following the wildfire.
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Containment History:
Date | Percent Contained |
---|---|
2024-07-22 | 25% contained |
2024-07-25 | 25% contained |
2024-07-28 | 55% contained |
2024-08-04 | 65% contained |
2024-08-06 | 73% contained |
2024-08-20 | 86% contained |
2024-09-19 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
---|---|---|---|
2024-07-15 | 500 acres | 0.8 sq mi | 2.0 sq km |
2024-07-17 | 1760 acres | 2.8 sq mi | 7.0 sq km |
2024-07-18 | 2035 acres | 3.2 sq mi | 8.1 sq km |
2024-07-19 | 2124 acres | 3.3 sq mi | 8.5 sq km |
2024-07-20 | 2385 acres | 3.7 sq mi | 9.5 sq km |
2024-07-21 | 2403 acres | 3.8 sq mi | 9.6 sq km |
2024-07-22 | 2581 acres | 4.0 sq mi | 10.3 sq km |
2024-07-23 | 2609 acres | 4.1 sq mi | 10.4 sq km |
2024-07-24 | 2631 acres | 4.1 sq mi | 10.5 sq km |
2024-07-26 | 2660 acres | 4.2 sq mi | 10.6 sq km |
2024-09-19 | 2724 acres | 4.3 sq mi | 10.9 sq km |