You are here

Red Eagle Fire Update

Share

Published Date

August 5, 2006

Glacredeagleaerial_copy    Progress is coming in Glacier National Park, but it's slow.
    Nearly 500 firefighters have managed to contain 40 percent of the Red Eagle Fire, which is burning across 26,500 acres. U.S. 89 has been reopened, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully open, the evacuation order for St. Mary has been lifted, and the park's St. Mary and Cutbank campgrounds also have been reopened.
    That said, interagency officials report that "critical shortages of key overhead personnel and crews, limited access and very steep terrain withing the park and significant spotty burns on the eastern flanks, will continue to challenge suppression efforts. Fuels are dry and extreme fire behavior can be expected once temperatures exceed 70 degrees, humidity is below 30% and wind speed is in excess of 6 mph."
    So, as the saying goes, it doesn't look like fire crews are out of the woods just yet.

Add comment

CAPTCHA

This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.

Your support helps the National Parks Traveler increase awareness of the wonders and issues confronting national parks and protected areas.

Support Our Mission

INN Member

The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

FREE for iPhones and Android phones.