Fire management is preparing to continue prescribed burning operations in the coming days on the Studhorse unit which is south of the...
July 30, 2021
The operations division continues to assess and develop a structure protection plan for 20 structures located outside of the fire’s perimeter. Numerous additional cabins and historical mining structures continue to be identified within a 5-mile radius of the fire area. The fire was mapped by air at 300 acres. The increase in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. A helicopter and additional ground resources arrived on the fire Wednesday. However, a heavy fuel load, steep and rugged terrain, along with low relative humidity and erratic winds continue to challenge fire resources. A community meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 31, at 6:30 pm at the Winninghoff Park Ice Rink in Philipsburg – 106 Stockton Street. Additional Fire Information and Links: Public Information Line: 406-290-3603 Goat Fire Email: 2021.goat@firenet.gov Smoke: Multiple wildfires in the area are creating smoky conditions across Granite County and impacting the communities of Drummond, the…
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