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Johnson Fire Update 2 September 2024 09-02-2024
Johnson Fire
Publication Type: News - 09/02/2024 - 10:06
Johnson Fire Update - September 2nd, 2024
Location: 3 miles south of Springer Memorial Community, in the East Fork
Start Date: 7/25/2024
Cause: Lightning
Size: 3,753 acres
Completion/Containment: 0%
129 Total Personnel; 6 Engines; 5 Hand Crews, 2 Heavy Equipment
CURRENT STATUS – Red Flag warnings are predicted for today. We are expecting increased and unstable fire activity on the incident. Hot, dry weather yesterday drew the fire back towards the Little East Fork Road. Three helicopters dropped buckets of water on the blaze throughout the afternoon, slowing the growth. 100 ft flame lengths were visible in areas of the fire. Firefighters prepared lines and conducted strategic burning operations late into the night to check the advancing fire and also to prepare for today’s weather event. The fire is experiencing growth in several areas. In the north, the fire has grown past Little East Fork Road. In the South, it is continuing to back towards the McCart Lookout. Firing operations took place in both locations. The smoke plume was visible from miles away and hampered visibility for aircraft late in the afternoon. Local firefighter agencies are supporting the structure protection effort in the Little East Fork and Spring Memorial Communities. To date, no structures have been lost to the fire.
WEATHER – RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10PM TODAY. Winds quickly increase on Monday mainly southwest with gusts to 30 to 35 mph. Cumulus builds after 2 pm and 5 pm, showers or thunderstorms will be possible. Any shower or thunderstorm will be capable of strong outflow gusts up to 40 mph.
CLOSURES – The Ravalli County Sheriff's Office has established a roadblock on East Fork Road at Meadow Creek in response to increased fire danger and suppression efforts. Residential traffic above Meadow Creek will be allowed to their properties with a residential pass. The passes will be issued at the roadblock. Residents must bring ID and proof of residency or ownership to have a pass issued. A driver's license with a physical address in the closure area is sufficient proof. Otherwise, a photo ID and some other proof of property ownership will be required.
Under 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the Forest Service has closed roads and trails surrounding the fire. For more information https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bitterroot/alerts-notices/...
EVACUATIONS – The Evacuation Orders for residents of Little East Fork Road are still in effect, but there are no further Evacuation Warnings or Orders at this time.
Contact Fire Information: 406-401-0286 or
2024.johnson@firenet.gov
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