Start Date: July 16, 2013 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: 35 miles SW of Conner, MT Current Size: Approximately 34,992 acres (Gold Pan – 34,027; Nez Peak – 953) A public meeting will be held today, 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, heavy equipment (skidder, chippers and feller buncher) and 4 water tenders (approximately 260 personnel). Additional resources are being ordered as needed. Current Status: The inversion lifted early yesterday, providing opportunity for more active fire in some areas. The eastern portion of the Gold Pan fire primarily backed further into the Blue Joint Creek. The northern portion of the Gold Pan fire, continued at a moderate rate of spread. Primary fire behavior on the Nez Peak, Goat and Thirteen fires was creeping and smoldering. The fire is still active near Round Mountain with short crowning runs and spot fires. The Nez Peak...
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