Wildfire in Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

The Pedro Mine fire was discovered September 4 in the southern portion of the Tobacco Root Mountains, 9 miles east of Sheridan and was a lightning start. The fire totaled 150 acres burned by the time operational objectives were declared 100% complete. Fuels involved included lots of standing dead trees (Snags). Hence, with firefighter safety in mind, critical values were protected while allowing the fire to diminish elsewhere in unfavorable terrain.

The episode will contain wildfires of note that started early in the month, or carried over from the previous month(s).