|
Caribou Fire burning in the Yaak |
|
August 25, 2017 |
 |
The Caribou Fire, located up the Yaak
along the U.S. Canada border of Three Rivers
Ranger District, Montana, is one of three active
fires currently being staffed on the Kootenai
National Forest. It is estimated to have started
August 11, and was reported at about 2 p.m.
yesterday.
The naturally-caused fire, in the vicinity of
the upper reaches of Caribou Creek and Robinson
Mountain, is estimated at 520 acres and burning
in timber with active fire behavior and
exhibiting torching and spotting.
A Type III Team led by Justin Erickson of the
Three Rivers Ranger District is in command of
the fire. The team will continue mop up work and
patrol for hot spots.
The district will continue to coordinate with
Canada, and use aircraft to drop fire retardant
to improve existing lines on the north side of
the fire. Closure orders are in effect and can
be found at Forest Service offices as well as
online at
https://www.fs.usda.gov/kootenai. |
|
Questions or comments about this
article?
Click here to e-mail! |
|
|
|
|
