The Grubb Mountain Fire has line around it and is contained at 5.7 acres. Crews, including a water tender from Marion Fire, are working to extinguish and mop it up today. It’s located in heavy timber and will take some work over the next several days. The Gunsite Fire, just west of Little Bitterroot Lake was spotted late last night. DNRC, Helitac, and Marion Fire … Continue reading Grubb Mountain and Gunsite Fire Updates
There is a wildfire near Marion named the Grubb Mountain Fire. We don’t have any news yet. Will update when more info is available. For more info see The DNRC’s interactive map (website address is listed in photo/screenshot below.) Continue reading Grubb Mountain Fire
The wildfire burning 12 miles southwest of Marion is 121.5 acres. 50 personnel are on site working on containment. No structures are threatened. Despite winds, firefighters are cautiously optimistic, because there is a dozer line around perimeter of fire zone. Crews expect to work the fire a few more days. Cooler temps and higher humidity are forecasted for this weekend, which will help fire suppression … Continue reading Update #2 on Hubbart Dam Fire
The Hubbart Dam Fire, a ten acre fire south of Marion about 1 mile east of Hubbard Reservoir, began burning in grass, brush and timber yesterday (October 6, 2020). Marion Fire is assisting DNRC. You may have seen helicopters also assisting in fire suppression efforts yesterday and today. If you’re curious about nearby fires, check out DNRC’s Interactive Wildland Fire app. Continue reading Hubbart Dam Fire
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