Cherry Peak Fire Near Plains Estimated at 75 Acres

Overview

• The fire was first reported Tuesday and grew from about 10 acres to roughly 75 acres during initial attack as crews described running fire and single-tree torching.
• Two large air tankers are dropping retardant with two more en route and two Type 1 helicopters are making water drops while Modules A and B and engine crews work access on foot.
• A Temporary Flight Restriction has been requested to keep the airspace clear for aerial suppression and to protect firefighting aircraft.
• The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain about one mile southwest of Cherry Peak and is moving toward the 2007 Cherry Creek burn scar, a landscape feature that can either slow or channel spread depending on fuel recovery.
• The cause remains under investigation and local officials and the Lolo National Forest are the best sources for updates on containment, road closures, and any evacuation notices as crews complete reconnaissance.