MTBDF Trail Ridge Fire

Last updated: 2024-09-27

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

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State: Montana

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 45° 46 48 Longitude: 113° 52 1

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview:     INCIDENT COMMANDER: Cache Gibbons October 25, 2022 Trail Ridge Fire Fire Summary Approx. 5 miles SE Sula, MT Approx. 11 miles NW of Big Hole National Battlefield Size: 18,138 acres Completion: 80% Personnel: 37         CURRENT STATUS The Trail Ridge Fire is burning on the Wisdom District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Darby-Sula District of the Bitterroot National Forest.  A Type 4 team assumed command of the fire October 19, 2022.  The incoming Incident Commander is Cache Gibbons with Incident Commander (t) Cody Hoover.  Both are from Bitterroot National Forest, Darby Ranger District.   Currently the fire is 18,138 acres.  On Saturday, October 22, the fire received a wetting rain with snow starting around 3,800 feet.  This moisture has considerately dampened fire activity.  With more moisture expected over the fire in the coming days the fire will likely continue to smolder and put up very little smoke.  Today fire officials will reassess conditions and begin repair work where needed.   The main objective for this fire continues to be firefighter and public safety.  Other primary objectives include keeping the fire    from impacting private lands and values along Highway 93 and East Fork of the Bitterroot corridors utilizing point protection and indirect lines where needed. Suppression repair work will continue if needed.     FIRE WEATHER AND BEHAVIORToday will be mostly sunny with a chance of a rain snow mix this afternoon. Highs will be in the 40’s with winds south southeast 5-10 mph.  Gusts could be as high as 21 mph.  Tonight will have a low of around 21, with winds gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation will be 90%. Moisture will continue throughout this week.    TRAIL RIDGE CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES Trail Ridge Closure has been rescinded effective October 24, 2023     This will be the last update for the Trail Ridge Fire.  If you want information, please call the Darby RD or the Wisdom RD.     Information:  Darby RD                                                                                                  Bitterroot National Forest 406.821.3913 Wisdom RD                                                                                             Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 406.689.3242