Start Date: July 16, 2013 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: 35 miles SW of Conner, MT Current Size: Approximately 31,827 acres (Gold Pan - 31,195; Nez Peak – 620) A public meeting will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the West Fork Ranger Station Resources Assigned: Resources on the fire include 17 engines, 5 helicopters, 2 crews, 4 dozers and 4 water tenders (approximately 270 personnel). Additional resources are being ordered as needed. Current Status: Once the inversion lifted today moderately active fire behavior was seen. Growth continues to be seen in the Slow Gulch area east to the State line. The fire burned approximately 395 acres over the ridge on the Montana side. As predicted it continues to move north/northeast into Cayuse, Scimitar and Gabe Creeks. Short crowning runs and spot fires near Round Mtn. caused firefighters to pull back up the Magruder Rd. The Nez Peak fire continued to slowly spread to the east. Spotting continues to occur...
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