Start Date: July 16, 2013 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: 35 miles SW of Conner, MT Current Size: Approximately 35,043 acres (Gold Pan – 34,078; Nez Peak – 953) Resources Assigned: Resources on the fire include 17 engines, 5 helicopters, 2 20-person crews, heavy equipment (skidder, chippers, a large articulating brush cutter and feller buncher) and 4 water tenders (approximately 285 personnel). Additional resources are being ordered as needed. Current Status: The fire behavior yesterday was primarily creeping and smoldering until shortly after noon when it became active. Moderate spotting was observed and spots became easily established. Group tree torching and short uphill runs were observed. The eastern portion of the Gold Pan fire has backed into the bottom Blue Joint Creek drainage. It is anticipated that the north east portion of the Gold Pan fire, will reach the Magruder Road today. Primary fire behavior on the Nez Peak, Goat and Thirteen fires was creeping...
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