Robertson Draw Fire
| Robertson Draw Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 13, 2021 – September 21, 2021 |
| Location | Montana, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 45°00′54″N 109°15′11″W / 45.015°N 109.253°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 29,885 acres (12,094 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Structures destroyed | 0 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Human Caused |
| Map | |
Location in Southern Montana | |
The Robertson Draw Fire is a large wildfire that started near Red Lodge, Montana on June 13, 2021. It has so far burned 29,885 acres (12,094 ha) and was completely contained by mid-September.[1][2]
Events
June
The Robertson Draw Fire was first reported on June 13, 2021 at around 2:15 pm MDT near Asotin, Washington.[1]
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be human caused.[1][3]
Containment
As of August 8, 2021, the fire was 90% percent contained and was completely contained by mid-September the same year.[1]
Impact
Closures and Evacuations
Since the fire Impacted Red Lodge the town had to evacuate.
See also
- 2021 Montana wildfires
- List of Montana wildfires
References
- ^ a b c d "Robertson Draw Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Robertson Draw". Hazard Mapping System: Fire and Smoke. Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ Nicky Ouellet (June 17, 2021). "24,000 Acre Robertson Draw Fire Is Human Caused, Sheriff Says". Montana Public Radio. Retrieved November 23, 2021.