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Deep Creek Fire

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Unit Information

2880 Skyway Drive 
Helena, 
59602 
2880 Skyway Drive 
Helena, 
59602 

Incident Contacts

Chiara Cipriano
Email: chiara.cipriano@usda.gov
Phone: 406-594-6497
Hours: M-F 9-5 p.m. S-S 10-4

This incident is no longer being updated.

The Deep Creek Fire in the northwest corner of the Little Belt Mountains was reported in the afternoon of August 31, 2022.  On September 7, a Type 4 team led by Incident Commander Michael Williams and Jesse Riddle (t) took command of the fire.  Previously, on September 2, a Type 3 team led by Incident Commander Alex Brooks and Kenny Spint had been in command of the fire. The fire is estimated to be 37 acres and is 70% contained.  Fire personnel were able to use aerial resources on the fire to help reduce fire growth.  There has not been smoke seen on the fire for a few days now, so updates will take place to this page if a significant change occurs.  

Basic Information
Current as of Mon, 10/03/2022 - 13:11
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning/Natural
Date of Origin
Location Northwest corner of the Little Belt Mountains
Incident Commander Michael Williams ICT4
Coordinates 47° 5' 19'' Latitude
-111° 13'
32
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Size 37 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 100%
Fuels Involved

Timber (Grass and Understory)
Brush (2 feet)

Significant Events
Outlook
Projected Incident Activity

Fire is 100% contained

Remarks

Area closure has been rescinded.