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The Clearwater Fire is burning and smoldering in steep, inaccessible terrain covered with timber and brush. This pattern is likely to continue for some time.
Two Devil's Canyon firefighters work on their chainsaw motors at the end of their shift.
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Summary
The Clearwater Fire started on Friday, July 19th, 2024, in the early afternoon and was caused by lightning, the fire is in the vicinity of the Elk Fork drainage. Due to heavy fuels in steep, inaccessible terrain, the fire is likely to burn and smolder for some time in conifer forest, brush, and dead and down logs even if cooler temperatures and precipitation prevail.
Closures
All closures have been lifted.
Additional Information
Fire activity remains high throughout the western U.S. and Canada, resulting in widespread smoke. Use the Air Now link to check air quality conditions; click here to view an overview map of fire activity.
| Current as of | Thu, 08/29/2024 - 17:33 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 11 Miles West of Wapiti, Wyoming |
| Incident Commander | Type 4, Shoshone National Forest |
| Coordinates |
44° 26' 85'' Latitude
-109° 40' 4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 20 |
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| Size | 1,966 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 91% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory) Brush (2 feet) |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire behavior is observed. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Continue to patrol the highway corridor and engage in suppression repair efforts |
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| Weather Concerns | Variable and gusty winds are predicted with the chance for isolated thunderstorms |
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