Large burnout operation scheduled to take place in Moss Ranch Fire
Staff Reports | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 5 months AGO
A LARGE burnout operation will take place in an attempt to contain the lightning-caused Moss Ranch Fire 14 miles southwest of Ronan, on the Flathead Indian Reservation. The fire is burning in grass and timber along a steep, rocky, rugged terrain. According to the press release, no damage to infrastructure has happened at this time. (photo by Carolyn Hidy/Lake County Leader)
A LARGE burnout operation will take place in an attempt to contain the lightning-caused Moss Ranch Fire 14 miles southwest of Ronan, on the Flathead Indian Reservation. 160 crew members are involved in the operation, which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Friday will include A 1 Type II Initial Attack Crew, 2 Type II Crews, Air attack, 1 Type 3 helicopter, 3 S.E.A.T.’s, four dozers, six skidgens, and one ambulance and four water tenders assigned to the fire. (photo by Carolyn Hidy)
A large burnout operation will take place in an attempt to contain the lightning-caused Moss Ranch Fire 14 miles southwest of Ronan, on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
The fire is burning in grass and timber along a steep, rocky, rugged terrain.
According to the press release, no structures or other infrastructure were threatened at this time, and there are no evacuation notices.
The fire is being managed by a local Type 3 Incident Management Team, according to a press release issued by CSKT Fire Prevention Specialist C.T. Camel.
Local firefighters continue to secure control lines.
Because of dry fuel conditions, rugged and steep terrain and expected warmer weather, a burnout operation is a primary focus.
160 crew members are involved in the burnout operation, which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Friday will include A 1 Type II Initial Attack Crew, 2 Type II Crews, Air attack, 1 Type 3 helicopter, 3 S.E.A.T.’s, four dozers, six skidgens, and one ambulance and four water tenders assigned to the fire.
The following roads are closed until further notice: the Nenemay Road and FB-4000 Road.
This is a developing story
ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORTS
Polson siblings earn UM scholarships
MISSOULA – Polson High School graduates Aubrey and Beatrix Frissell will both attend the University of Montana this fall as recipients of the Presidential Leadership Scholarship.
Delays from Jette to Rollins
Motorists can expect delays along U.S. Highway 93 for the next week, as crews maintain the roadway.
Bulldogs' football to have car wash at Valley Bank
Mission High School football coach Tyler Murray has remained adamant about building a program since he was appointed the Bulldogs’ head football coach in 2017.