Start Date: July 16, 2013 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Location: 35 miles SW of Conner, MT Current Size: Approximately 39,428 acres (Gold Pan – 38,210; Nez Peak –1,206) Resources Assigned: Resources on the fire include 16 engines, 4 helicopters, 2 20-person crews, 5 water tenders, and heavy equipment (skidder, chippers, a large articulating brush cutter and feller-buncher) (approximately 247 personnel). Current Status: Rain was received on the fire Wednesday, serving to delay the fire progress somewhat. Firefighters have worked steadily to complete tasks across the fire. The handline developed for contingency near the private land on the lower portion of Nez Perce road is nearly complete, as is brush and snag removal. West of West Fork Rd. crews have made good progress clearing and preparing roads to provide access as the fire approaches. There is only about ¼ mile left to finish. Work continued along the Magruder corridor. There was minimal spread on the fire today....
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