The fire size is still estimated at 2894 acres (1171ha) and containment is steady at 30%. As this is being posted, rain is falling on the area, with more in the forecast, and the fire is hopefully winding down.
By the end of this week, the command post near West Glacier will be shut down and Hay Creek Fire operations will be transferred to a local Type 4 team based out of the Hungry-Horse-Glacier View District. There will be an Incident Commander and resources assigned to the Hay Creek Fire for the foreseeable future, but not at the levels we’ve seen recently. Unless fire status changes significantly, there will be minimal updates and fire information going out. Information on the fire will be coming directly from the Flathead National Forest.
So, although this may not be the last Hay Creek Fire update, it will no longer be a daily occurrence. Keep an eye on this website for related news and events.
Also, there is a Hay Creek Fire community meeting in the Sondreson Hall parking lot on Thursday, August 19 at 6:00pm. This is an opportunity to get information on what fire operations and information management will look like going forward.