Start Date: July 16, 2013 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: 35 miles SW of Conner, MT Current Size: Approximately 29,737 acres Resources Assigned: Resources on the fire include 17 engines, 4 helicopters, 2 crews, 4 dozers and 4 water tenders (approximately 274 personnel). Additional resources are being ordered as needed. Current Status: Growth was seen in the Slow Gulch area east to the State line with some spotting ahead over the ridge on the Montana side. It continues to move north/northeast into Cayuse, Scimitar and Gabe Creeks. The Nez Peak fire continued to slowly spread to the east. Some spots have been identified ahead of the existing fires. Planned Actions: Given weather forecasts, firefighters will continue with established Management Actions. On Gold Pan fire, firefighters will continue to work along the Magruder Road to prepare lines ahead of the fire spread and clear roadways of snags and other debris within the Wilderness Boundary for safe travel. Outside the...
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