Robertson Draw Fire

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Robertson Draw Fire
LocationMontana, Wyoming
Coordinates45°00′54″N 109°15′11″W / 45.015°N 109.253°W / 45.015; -109.253Coordinates: 45°00′54″N 109°15′11″W / 45.015°N 109.253°W / 45.015; -109.253
Statistics
Date(s)July 13, 2021 (2021-07-13) – September 21, 2021 (2021-09-21)
Burned area29,885 acres (12,094 ha)
CauseHuman Caused
Buildings destroyed0
Map
Robertson Draw Fire is located in Montana
Robertson Draw Fire
Location in Southern Montana

The Robertson Draw Fire is a large wildfire that started near Red Lodge, Montana on July 13, 2021. It has so far burned 29,885 acres (12,094 ha) and was completely contained by mid-September.[1][2]

Events[]

July[]

The Robertson Draw Fire was first reported on July 13, 2021 at around 2:15 pm MDT near Asotin, Washington.[1]

Cause[]

The cause of the fire is believed to be human caused.[1][3]

Containment[]

As of August 8, 2021, the fire was 90% percent contained and was completely contained by mid-September the same year.[1]

Impact[]

Closures and Evacuations[]

Since the fire Impacted Red Lodge the town had to evacuate.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Robertson Draw Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. ^ "Robertson Draw". Hazard Mapping System: Fire and Smoke. Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. ^ Nicky Ouellet (17 June 2021). "24,000 Acre Robertson Draw Fire Is Human Caused, Sheriff Says". Montana Public Radio. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
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