Media release as of 2000 Hours (MST).

Date Started:  8/18/13.

Location:  8 miles West of Lolo, MT.

Cooperating Agencies:  USFS, MT DNRC, American Red Cross, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, Missoula County Disaster & Emergency Services, Missoula & Ravalli County RFD’s,  MT Highway Patrol and MT National Guard.

Resources:  764 personnel. 13 crews, 9 helos, 46 engines, 10 dozers, 22 watertenders.

Injuries: (2) 1 with respiratory and another 1 transported to the hospital for a broken arm due to a falling snag.

Fire Update:  10,892 acres. 47% contained.  8 miles W of Lolo, MT.  Helos and Fixed Wing have dropped up to date a total of 600,000 gallons of water and 200,000 fire retardant, which equal 3.2million 16-oz. bottles of water.

Thunderstorms are expected. They will continue to keep everything at bay.  Air support will be grounded if necessary.

Info Center:  406.273.6831 or 406.273.6384.

 

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