FIRE UPDATE- The 3,499 acre Cherry Fire is located 20 miles Southeast of Jiggs, Nevada, and is now 80% contained. The fire has shown no growth since the end of shift on September 3rd. Fire behavior has been minimal, exhibited as creeping, smoldering, and some isolated torching.

Firefighters continued work securing the perimeter and are coordinating with resource advisors to create suppression repair plans. An excavator arrived yesterday and will start repair work this morning. Cherry Fire ground and air resources also assisted the local district on initial attack of the nearby Woods Fire.

No structures have been lost and a thorough search by air and ground resources have turned up no evidence of lost livestock as a result of the fire.

Fire Investigators have determined the fire was caused by chainsaw use while woodcutting. The public is encouraged to continue fire prevention practices daily.

• Spark arresters are required on all portable gasoline powered equipment. This includes tractors, harvesters, chainsaws, weed-eaters and mowers. Use the recommended fuel grade and don’t top it off.
• Try to mow before 10 a.m. but never when it is windy or excessively dry. Metal blades can create sparks when striking rocks and start a fire.
• When using equipment, keep a shovel and fire extinguisher close.
• Don’t park your vehicle in dry grass or brush. Hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start a fire.
• Practice safe towing, as dragging chains throw sparks. Use appropriate safety pins and hitch ball to secure chains.
• Properly maintain vehicle brakes.

The Incident Management Team offers thanks to the Bald Mountain Mine for their continued support of firefighting efforts.

For updated information on the Cherry Fire, please visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6557/

FIRE UPDATE- The Cherry Fire is burning in White Pine County, 20 miles Southeast of Jiggs, Nevada and recent mapping flights confirm acreage at 3,499 acres. Progress was made along the western perimeter, with a combination of hand line and dozer line helping to bring the total containment estimate to 45%. The fire has seen no growth since end of shift on the 3rd, and firefighters have observed minimal fire behavior, exhibited as isolated torching, creeping, and smoldering.

Another infrared mapping flight will occur today and will help firefighters identify areas of heat closest to the perimeter as they work toward full containment. An excavator has been ordered and is expected to arrive midday to facilitate rehabilitation efforts on portions of the perimeter. Firefighters’ efforts will remain focused on keeping the fire within established control lines and enhancing line security to prevent fire growth.

No structures have been lost, and a thorough search by air and ground resources has turned up no evidence of lost livestock. No road closures or evacuations are currently in effect. The fire poses a threat to multiple area ranches, as well as active grazing allotments, sage grouse nesting habitats, critical winter mule deer habitat, and dispersed camping areas. Please avoid the fire area if possible.

Fire Investigators have determined the fire was caused by chainsaw use while woodcutting. The public is encouraged to continue fire prevention practices daily.

• Spark arresters are required on all portable gasoline powered equipment. This includes tractors, harvesters, chainsaws, weed-eaters and mowers. Use the recommended fuel grade and don’t top it off.
• Mow before 10 a.m. but never when it is windy or excessively dry. Metal blades can create sparks when striking rocks and start a fire.
• When using equipment, keep a shovel and fire extinguisher close.
• Don’t park your vehicle in dry grass or brush. Hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start a fire.
• Practice safe towing, as dragging chains throw sparks. Use appropriate safety pins and hitch ball to secure chains.
• Properly maintain vehicle brakes.

The Incident Management Team offers thanks to the Bald Mountain Mine for their continued support of firefighting efforts.

FIRE UPDATE- The Cherry Fire is burning in White Pine County, 20 miles Southeast of Jiggs, Nevada and has been most recently mapped at 3,499 acres. Command of the fire transitioned to Nevada Type 3 Team 1 (Hecht) yesterday morning. The fire is 10% contained. The fire has seen no growth since end of shift on the 3rd, and firefighters have observed moderate fire behavior exhibited as isolated torching, creeping, and smoldering.

An infrared flight has been ordered and will occur today, providing firefighters with important mapping data that will aid suppression efforts.

Today, efforts will be focused on keeping the fire within established control lines and enhancing line security to prevent fire growth. With scattered showers and thunderstorms arriving midday, relative humidity is expected to increase, resulting in reduced fire behavior with smoldering and isolated torching in the dense pinion juniper stands, and a continuation of heat presence within drainages.

No structures have been lost and no road closures or evacuations are currently in effect. The fire poses a threat to multiple area ranches, as well as active grazing allotments, sage grouse nesting habitats, critical winter mule deer habitat, and dispersed camping areas. Please avoid the fire area if possible.

Fire Investigators have determined the fire was caused by chainsaw use while woodcutting. The public is encouraged to continue fire prevention practices daily.

• Spark arresters are required on all portable gasoline powered equipment. This includes tractors, harvesters, chainsaws, weed-eaters and mowers. Use the recommended fuel grade and don’t top it off.
• Mow before 10 a.m. but never when it is windy or excessively dry. Metal blades can create sparks when striking rocks and start a fire.
• When using equipment, keep a shovel and fire extinguisher close.
• Don’t park your vehicle in dry grass or brush. Hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start a fire.
• Practice safe towing, as dragging chains throw sparks. Use appropriate safety pins and hitch ball to secure chains.
• Properly maintain vehicle brakes.

After multiple flights of the fire, there is no evidence of loss of livestock and fire managers are working with local ranchers to confirm.

The Incident Management Team offers thanks to the Bald Mountain Mine for their continued support of firefighting efforts.

Elko, NV., Sept. 4, 2019 – The Cherry Fire, located in White Pine County 50 miles south of Elko, Nevada, is 3,899 acres, a decrease in size due to more accurate mapping. The fire is now 6% contained.

Yesterday, firefighters made good progress on the west flank of the fire perimeter. To the east, the fire was met with lighter fuels and firefighters saw success there as well. Additionally, the decrease in winds was helpful and the fire did not see much progression during the hottest parts of the day. The Nevada Type 3 Team 1 (Hecht) took over the fire this morning. Today, crews will continue to connect portions of the dozer line with hand line to the bottom of drainages and work to secure more of the fire’s perimeter. Due to forecasted thunderstorms, strong and gusty winds as well as dry lightning post a concern for containment efforts. Though the specifics of the investigation are still underway, this fire was found to be human caused, serving as an important reminder to practice fire prevention daily. Please remember: · Spark arresters are required on all portable gasoline powered equipment. This includes tractors, harvesters, chainsaws, weed-eaters and mowers. Use the recommended fuel grade and don’t top it off.

• Mow before 10 a.m. but never when it is windy or excessively dry. Metal blades can create sparks when striking rocks and start a fire.
• When using equipment, keep a shovel and fire extinguisher close.
• Don’t park your vehicle in dry grass or brush. Hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start a fire.
• Practice safe towing, as dragging chains throw sparks. Use appropriate safety pins and hitch ball to secure chains.
• Properly maintain vehicle brakes.

No structures have been lost to the Cherry fire and no road closures or evacuations are currently in effect. The fire poses a threat to multiple area ranches, as well as active grazing allotments, sage grouse nesting habitats, and dispersed camping areas. Please avoid the fire area if possible.

Cherry Fire Grows to 4,000 Acres in White Pine County

Elko, NV., Sept. 3, 2019 – The Cherry Fire, located in White Pine County 50 miles south of Elko, Nevada, is actively burning and has grown to approximately 4,000 acres. The fire was reported yesterday just before 1 p. m. and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Nevada Type 3 Team 1 (Hect) will be taking over command of the fire tomorrow morning. Additional air and ground resources have been ordered and firefighters will continue direct attack whenever possible around the fire perimeter, perform point protection, support retardant line from fixed wing aircraft, and utilize helicopters to slow the rate of fire spread. The fire is currently has no containment.

The fire burned actively to the north last night, and firefighters experienced extreme fire behavior into the evening hours. The fire’s higher elevations received some precipitation late in the evening, though other areas of the fire did not receive the same moisture.

Thunderstorms are forecasted this week, with the potential for strong, gusty winds and dry lightning that could pose a concern to containment efforts. Recreationists should remember the following safety tips when outdoors during a thunderstorm:

• If possible, take shelter in an enclosed building or automobile. Remain there for at least 30 minutes after the storm passes.

• Get out of boats and away from bodies of water.

• Get low to the ground. Avoid open spaces, and isolated objects.

• If you see a new fire start, be sure to call 911 and report it.

No road closures or evacuations are currently in effect, but the fire poses a threat to multiple area ranches, as well as active grazing allotments, sage grouse nesting habitats, and dispersed camping areas. Please avoid the fire area if possible.

MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE UPDATE

Monday, September 2, 2019

SIZE: 2,800 acres
CONTAINMENT: 85% contained
CAUSE: Lightning
FIRE LOCATION: 7 miles SE of Molt, Yellowstone Co.
OWNERSHIP: Private and State Trust Lands
PROTECTION: Yellowstone County
RESOURCES:
16 Engines
2 Water Tenders
2 Hot Shot Crews (20 people per crew)
2 Heavy Equipment
2 Helicopters

A BIG Thank You to the Local Fire Organizations Who Assisted with this Fire!!!

Absarokee, Big Timber, Blue Creek, Bridger, Broadview, City of Billings, Columbus, Fromberg, Fugeo, Joliet, Laurel, Lockwood, Molt, Park City, Red Lodge, Shepherd and Warden

Happy Labor Day!!!

FIRE SITUATION:
Fire resources are on their last day of work before the fire is 100% contained. Today’s work includes: patrolling the fire perimeter, extinguishing interior heat and repairing fire line that heavy equipment created during initial attack. Two State Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) helicopters are on site to provide firefighters with water if needed.

Though many resources will be demobilizing Tuesday morning, including the County Assist Team, there will be DNRC and local resources in the area patrolling the fire. Moving forward, small puffs of smoke and or ash/dust tornados will be visible in the fire area. This is normal when weather is hot, dry and windy over a large burned area.

Buffalo Trail Road, north of Lipp Road is open to residents and fire traffic only. The public is discouraged from traveling in the area due to fire traffic and safety concerns.

Small puffs of smoke and or ash/dust tornados will be visible in the fire area. This is normal when weather is hot, dry and windy over a large burned area.

Download the Code RED app to your mobile device and text Yellowstone to 99411 to get signed up.

MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE UPDATE

Sunday, September 1, 2019

CONTAINMENT: 70% contained
CAUSE: Lightning
FIRE LOCATION: 7 miles SE of Molt, Yellowstone Co.
OWNERSHIP: Private and State Trust Lands
PROTECTION: Yellowstone County

RESOURCES:
15 Engines
3 Water Tenders
3 Hot Shot Crews (20 people per crew)
3 Heavy Equipment

FIRE SITUATION:
Today engines and hand crews will continue to grid along the fire’s perimeter in search of heat, working inward to strengthen the distance between unburned and burned vegetation, this is known as ‘mop-up’. The interior of the fire is heavily timbered and trees and stumps continue to smolder. A task force of fire resources was established to conduct suppression repairs and decommission fire lines that were laid during the initial attack.

The predicted hot and dry weather for today will keep firefighters on heightened alert and ready to respond quickly if new fires start in the area.

The fire has had no growth since Thursday and is holding at ~2,800 acres. No structures have burned.

The Mountain View Fire was reported to dispatch Wednesday, August 28, 2019 and is in the Buffalo Trail area southeast of the town of Molt. The fire area is comprised of steep rocky terrain with homes along the southwest perimeter.

When crews responded Wednesday, windy and dry conditions caused the fire to spread. Thursday, fire resources were successful in keeping the fire at bay. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s (DNRC) County Assist Team (CAT) arrived Thursday to assist and provide logistical support. Incident Commander David Hamilton and team will be on scene and managing the fire through the Labor Day.

KULR 8 News 8/30/19: https://www.abcfoxmontana.com/regional/lightning-to-blame-for-acre-mountain-view-fire/article_d65b7681-4653-5a02-a238-3b008ab266e4.html