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

2024-09-04 to 2024-09-30 · Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211005. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.