Weasel Fire

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Weasel Fire
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Weasel Fire on September 13, 2017
LocationKootenai National Forest, Montana, United States
Coordinates48°57′14″N 114°43′48″W / 48.954°N 114.73°W / 48.954; -114.73Coordinates: 48°57′14″N 114°43′48″W / 48.954°N 114.73°W / 48.954; -114.73
Statistics[1]
Date(s)September 2, 2017 (2017-09-02) – November 2, 2017 (2017-11-02)
Burned area3,925 acres (16 km2)
CauseLightning
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Weasel Fire is located in Montana
Weasel Fire
Location of fire in Montana.

The Weasel Fire was a wildfire 17 miles northeast of Eureka in the Kootenai National Forest in Montana in the United States. The fire was started by a lightning strike and first reported on September 2, 2017. The fire burned a total of 3,925 acres (16 km2) and was one of three fires, alongside the Gibralter Fire and Caribou Fire, burning in the vicinity at the same time.

Events[]

The Weasel Fire resulted from a lightning strike in the Kootenai National Forest, 17 miles northeast of Eureka. The fire was first reported on September 2, 2017, at 1:46 PM. The fire was fueled by litter and understory timber, comprising subalpine fir, burning in steep, inaccessible terrain.[1][2] Due to the fire's inaccessibility, fire crews were not able to view the fire for evaluation until September 11. The fire was estimated to have burned 869 acres (4 km2).[2] By September 13, the fire had spread to Weasel Lake, resulting in Weasel Cabin and its accompanying dock to be wrapped for protection purposes.[3] The Weasel Fire began burning on and grew to 3,925 acres (16 km2).[4][5] Restoration and cleanup began and on September 22 Weasel Lake was open again to the public.[6] The fire was reported out and contained on November 2, 2017.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Weasel Fire". InciWeb. Kootenai National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Fire Update 9-11-17". InciWeb. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Fire Update 9-13-17". InciWeb. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Weasel Fire Update 09-15-2017". InciWeb. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Weasel Fire Update 09-16-2017". InciWeb. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Fire Update 9-26-17". InciWeb. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 10 December 2017.

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