Forest Grove Fire Update: Sept. 5

By Lolo National Forest Fire Information, Guest Writer, 9-05-07

Fire crews will continue to look for hot spots today on the Forest Grove Fire and improve fire line if needed. The fire has not spread since Monday, when crews finished establishing fire line around the entire perimeter of the fire. The fire is 300 acres and 40 percent contained.

Fire activity was minimal yesterday and no aircraft were needed to suppress the fire. Crews did place hose line on some portions of the fire perimeter to douse hot spots and respond to spotting as needed. Cooler temperatures are expected to aid firefighters over the next several days.

The fire is near the Quartz Flat Campground off of Interstate 90, about 25 miles southeast of St. Regis. There are no structures threatened by the fire and a Type III organization from the Lolo National Forest is managing the fire. Traffic on Interstate 90 is not restricted because of the fire, though the Forest Grove boat launch near interstate 90 is closed for public safety.

Resources currently on the fire include:
Four crews (including two Type I crews)
Two dozers
Seven engines

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