Here’s the latest InciWeb information on the Thompson Fire. It is now 1900 acres in extent; it was around 150-200 acres this morning . . .
Incident Overview
The Thompson Fire was reported at approximately 1:30pm on Sunday August 9. It is burning in rugged terrain in the remote Nyack area of the park.
As of Monday evening, the fire is estimated to be 1,900 acres.
Aerial resources are being used on the Thompson Fire to attempt to control fire spread. Due to the remote, rugged terrain, ground resources are not being used at this time.
The majority of Glacier National park is unaffected by this wildfire. For more specific visitor information , please see official websites (http://www.nps.gov/glac, twitter.com/glaciernps, and flickr.com/photos/glaciernps). Additionally you can view park webcams at http://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 8/10/2015, 6:59:42 PM |
|---|---|
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 09th, 2015 approx. 01:30 PM |
| Incident Commander | Justin Kebar’s Type 3 Incident Management Team |
Current Situation
| Size | 1,900 Acres |
|---|---|
| Fuels Involved | Heavy Timber |
