Wildfire — Eastern Carbon, Montana

2012-08-28 to 2012-08-31 · Eastern Carbon, Montana

Wider weather episode

The Rosebud Wildfire originated 10 miles southwest of Roscoe, Montana on Tuesday, August 28th, at approximately 1:08 pm. The fire burned 2,397 acres and was 100% contained on Saturday, September 1st at arroximately 5 pm. The fuels consisted of grass and understory pine and grass with intermixed aspen.

Mandatory evacuations were ordered for approximately 20 residences along Getaway Trail five miles south of Roscoe. Although one outbuilding was reported to have burned, no houses were destroyed. Total personnel consisted of about 195 people, 30 engines, a pair each of bulldozers and water tenders, three helicopters, one heavy air tanker and two small engine tankers. The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation. More detailed information can be found at www.inciweb.org.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 407745. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.