Robertson Draw Fire

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]

Robertson Draw Fire
LocationMontana, Wyoming
Coordinates45.015°N 109.253°W / 45.015; -109.253
Statistics
Date(s)July 13, 2021 (2021-07-13) – September 21, 2021 (2021-09-21)
Burned area29,885 acres (12,094 ha)
CauseHuman Caused
Buildings destroyed0
Map
Robertson Draw Fire is located in Montana
Robertson Draw Fire
Location in Southern Montana

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
  • 2021 Montana wildfires
  • List of Montana wildfires

References
  1. "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.
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