Wildfire Incident Information
Map
Terrain
Satellite
OSM
This fire is no longer active
83% contained
Fire Status
OUT
Last Updated
3 years, 5 months ago
Fire Start
Thursday, July 8, 2021 2:26 PM MDT
Incident #
2021-MTDDC-006272
Resources
DIAZ E-21 E-631
Fuels
Timber Dead Standing
Dispatch Notes
4 acres, high spread potential 50% dead and standing timber

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 3 years, 2 months ago

Incident Photo for the Trail Creek Fire

The Trail Creek Fire started on July 8, 2021 approximately 20 miles West of Wisdom, Montana, as the result of lightning. The fire terrain is made up of forest timber with 2 feet high underbrush and heavy fuel loads of dead and down Lodgepole 

 
Forest Closure orders have been rescinded: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov) , Salmon-Challis NF: Salmon-Challis National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov) for most up to date information on closures. 

Weather has reduced fire activity.  You may still see occasional smoke on warmer drier days.  Firefighters may still be in the area cleaning up and doing rehab work. Use caution in fire areas, watch for falling trees and firefighter activity. 

Basic Incident Details

Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Date of Origin
Thursday, July 8, 2021 12:00 AM MDT
Location
20 miles West of Wisdom, MT on HWY 43
Incident Commander
Paul Diaz, Whitney Machado (T)
Coordinates
45.683, -113.854

Current Situation

Total Personnel
139
Size (Acres)
62,013
Containment
83%
Estimated Containment
Monday, November 1, 2021 12:00 AM MDT
Fuels Involved
Timber (Litter and Understory)
Timber (Grass and Understory)
Significant Events


Minimal activity in all areas.

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
Continue suppression repair work and back haul where appropriate.
Remarks
With the arrival of the winter storm warning, personnel and equipment will be pulled from the fireline before the storm.

Weather Synopsis

Weather Concerns
Today will be much colder with highs 28-33 degrees. Snow looks to continue through Monday night with light additional accumulations. Winds will be NE 5-13 mph with gusts around 20 mph. Tonight, will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow, with lows 18-23 degrees. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the morning. Maximum temperatures will be 31-36 degrees with winds NE 5-13 mph with gusts 20-25 mph.

Fire Incident Contact

Incident Contact
Wisdom Ranger District
Phone: 406-689-3243
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:30
Fire Unit Information
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
420 Barrett St
Dillon, MT 59725

Dispatch Center Contact

Dillon Interagency Communication Center (MT-DDC)

Dillon, MT

406-683-3975

https://gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/dc/mtddc/