Robertson Draw Fire

Robertson Draw Fire
Date(s)July 13, 2021 (2021-07-13) – September 21, 2021 (2021-09-21)
LocationMontana, Wyoming
Coordinates45°00′54″N 109°15′11″W / 45.015°N 109.253°W / 45.015; -109.253
Statistics
Burned area29,885 acres (12,094 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed0
Ignition
CauseHuman Caused
Map
Robertson Draw Fire is located in Montana
Robertson Draw Fire
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

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Robertson Draw Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. ^ "Robertson Draw". Hazard Mapping System: Fire and Smoke. Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. ^ Nicky Ouellet (17 June 2021). "24,000 Acre Robertson Draw Fire Is Human Caused, Sheriff Says". Montana Public Radio. Retrieved 23 November 2021.