SIT REP 1: Sunday, August 13, 2023, 1140 PT

A wildfire by the name of RIDGE FIRE is burning about six (6) miles east of Hungry Horse in the state of Montana (USA).

(L) Photo was captured on August 9, 2023, about 10 days after the fire initially started.

Photo Credit: ALERT California and Courtesy of: PG&E

The fire was sparked by lightning passing over the area on July 30, 2023, around 1545 hours MDT.

Fire behavior remains moderate with backing, creeping, and smoldering. Currently, the wildfire has burned about 3,132 acres and has a 5% containment status on it.

There is about 385 total personnel along with nine (9) crews and 20 engines.

The cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts has reached a whopping $4.4 Million.

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