Bridgers fire

[handwerk]

My youngest son lives in Boz and sent me some pics yesterday, folks I know have been evacuated, any current intel on that fire?

 

[skierhs]

It’s bad . . . I’m in Missoula and keep checking in on friends over there. The fire jumped Bridger canyon road and that have forced evacuations of Jackson creek road, and even brackett creek road has a evacuation recommendation. Winds are blowing and it’s hot.

it’s north east of town so if your son is in town he should be fine hopefully.

 

[Mt Al]

Can see it from my front yard, it's insane. Everyone's out in their yard taking pictures. It jumped the ridge earlier, to the East/non Bozeman side and blew up. A few fire bombers hit it earlier, and some helos with water baskets flew over the house at dusk.

One more day of hot temps, then supposed to cool down Monday.

Not good, but it happens.

 

[Mt Al]

This is one small spot above the M, many others like it.

Swaro 60mm w/25-50 eye piece spotter, old Panasonic Lumix hand held to the spotter lens. One of the many times I wish I had a good spotter/phone connection.

 

[handwerk]

Thanks for the info guys...yikes!

 

[Dust Rider]

Went from 400 to 1100 acres today with winds. Watching the flare up tonight with the winds.

 

[skierhs]

Went from 400 to 1100 acres today with winds. Watching the flare up tonight with the winds.

Just an FYI you’re missing a zero. The fire went from 400 acres to 11,000.

Winds, high temps blow Bridger Foothills fire to 7,000 acres; evacuations ordered

The wildfire burning north of Bozeman blew up Saturday afternoon to 7,000 acres, burning buildings and forcing people from their homes.

www.bozemandailychronicle.com

 

[Dust Rider]

I did miss a zero. We could see the Bangtails burning last night.

 

[Wapiti1]

Hoping Monday brings the rain/snow it is supposed to. Probably won't put it out, but should make it manageable.
Jeremy