INCIDENT UPDATED 8/26/2008
This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
46.333 latitude, -105.134 longitudeSummary
Knowlton Complex includes Drga, Anderson and Laney Creek firesBasic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning On Evening Of Aug. 21 |
| Date of Origin | Thursday August 21st, 2008 aprox 11:00 AM |
| Location | 45 mi E. and S. of Miles City |
| Incident Commander | Doug Williams, Type 3 Imt |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 154 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6,970 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday August 24th, 2008 aprox 07:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Broken, timbered terrain; grasslands and croplands |
| Significant Events | Numerous landowners fighting fire, along with several counties, MT DNRC and BLM. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Resources on fire: 2 helicopters, 28 wildland engines, 5 tenders, 3 dozers, 2 patrols, 40 overhead |
|---|---|
| Remarks | Knowlton Complex consists of Drga fire, Anderson fire and Laney Creek fire. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
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| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
