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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Bitterroot National Forest.
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State: Montana
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 45° 27 19 Longitude: 114° 54 52
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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.
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Incident Overview: Current Status as of Aug. 8, 2024: Elkhorn Ridge Fire in the West Fork near the Salmon River at 500 acres A reconnaissance aircraft flew over the Elkhorn Ridge area yesterday and determined the fire at 500 acres in size. It is actively working its way up the ridge and across the drainages to the east and west. It has also backed down to within a few hundred yards of the Salmon River’s edge with limited activity at the bottom. Fuels near the river are primarily open Ponderosa Pine and grasses. Resources will include using a jet boat to get firefighters to the area for preparation and protection of Lantz Bar.