US EditionSawlog fire northeast of Wisdom now at 383 acres, officials say
- The Sawlog fire ignited at approximately 2 p.m. On May 1, roughly 15 miles to the northeast of the town of Wisdom, situated within the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest, near the Sawlog and Toomey Creek drainage areas.
- Officials continue investigating the fire cause while the fire grew to 383 acres by Saturday and was mapped via overnight infrared flights.
- Firefighters managed 5% containment at noon Saturday with 51 personnel including one engine, a light helicopter for water drops and firing operations.
- On Friday, fire activity included flames reaching heights of up to five feet in sagebrush areas and in the forest canopy, while Saturday’s firefighting efforts were concentrated along Sawlog Creek Road extending toward the Big Hole River.
- The ongoing efforts and fire behavior suggest active management but potential continued fire growth in this mixed public land area near the Big Hole River’s south side.
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