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    The Bowles Creek Fire has burned 4,481 acres southwest of Philipsburg, Montana and is 15% contained. 196 personnel are working to contain the fire using engines, helicopters, and hand crews. Smoke is impacting local communities and drivers are urged to use caution on Hwy 38 near the fire. Hot, dry conditions are causing increased fire activity, with flanking and spotting observed. Firefighters are strengthening containment lines and reducing fuels near values at risk. An emergency forest closure is in effect while crews suppress the fire.

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    The Bowles Creek Fire has burned 4,481 acres southwest of Philipsburg, Montana and is 15% contained. 196 personnel are working to contain the fire using engines, helicopters, and hand crews. Smoke is impacting local communities and drivers are urged to use caution on Hwy 38 near the fire. Hot, dry conditions are causing increased fire activity, with flanking and spotting observed. Firefighters are strengthening containment lines and reducing fuels near values at risk. An emergency forest closure is in effect while crews suppress the fire.

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    The Bowles Creek Fire has burned 4,481 acres southwest of Philipsburg, Montana and is 15% contained. 196 personnel are working to contain the fire using engines, helicopters, and hand crews. Smoke is impacting local communities and drivers are urged to use caution on Hwy 38 near the fire. Hot, dry conditions are causing increased fire activity, with flanking and spotting observed. Firefighters are strengthening containment lines and reducing fuels near values at risk. An emergency forest closure is in effect while crews suppress the fire.

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    MINNESOTA INCIDENT COMMAND INCIDENT COMMANDER: JEB BACKE

    SYSTEM (MNICS)

    Bowles Creek Fire


    Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest
    Fire Information: 406-426-9130
    Email: [email protected]
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bowles-Creek-Fire-Information
    https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/mtbdf-bowles-creek
    August 17, 2023

    Location: 27 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana


    Start Date: 7/20/2023 Cause: Lightning Size: 4,481 acres Completion: 15%
    Total Personnel: 196 Engines: 6 Helicopters: 2 Hand Crews: 3

    Smoke from the Bowles Creek Fire continues to impact local communities, especially along Hwy 38, Skalkaho
    Road. Hwy 38 remains open. However, motorists are urged to drive slowly and with caution as heavy fire
    operations are occurring along the entirety of the roadway. Additionally, smoke from the fire settles more
    heavily at night, so drivers are urged to remain extra vigilant if traveling through the area after sunset. In
    light of potential changing fire conditions, it is recommended to check for updated information on road and
    area closures prior to traveling. Updates can be found on Inciweb or the Bowles Creek Fire Facebook page. If
    road access changes, a news release/update will be released by the Incident Management Team.

    CURRENT SITUATION & PLANNED ACTIONS


    The area is experiencing its 9th day of drying conditions. Larger fuels are drying with more live surface
    fuel availability. Fire activity is picking up and will continue over the next few days. Flanking, group
    tree torching, and spotting is being observed. Fire crews continue to construct fuel breaks along several
    roads. Aircraft is checking fire spread and fire officials continue to monitor fire behavior. Firefighters
    are utilizing firing operations to strengthen containment lines. Fire crews also continue to implement
    chipping and mastication operations, as well as installation of sprinklers, to reduce available fuels near
    values at risk.
    WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
    Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today, Thursday, August 17. Confidence is high for west
    wind gusts of 15-20 mph, especially across mid-slopes and ridges. Atmospheric instability will begin to
    increase tonight, with isolated high-based showers forming into Friday morning. Southwest winds will
    increase Friday afternoon, with gusts of 30-35 mph. Relative humidities will trend higher Friday, with
    cooler temperatures.
    CLOSURES
    The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest issued an emergency closure of roads
    and trails (Closure #02-08-23-19) effective July 25, 2023. This Order is for public and firefighter safety during
    fire suppression efforts of the Bowles Creek Fire. For a complete listing of the closed roads and trails, visit:
    https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bdnf/alerts-notices/?aid=81818. Closure information and maps are also posted on
    the Forests’ website and the fire’s Inciweb page. The Skalkaho Pass Road remains open. Those recreating or
    traveling in the fire area are encouraged to be aware of the situation and to pay attention to increased fire traffic. A
    Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect over the fire area for the safety of the aviation resources.

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