As conditions heat up in Montana ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, crews on the Robertson Draw fire south of Red Lodge have been busy trying contain the wildfire’s edge. Senator Steve Daines recently visited the site of the fire and commented on the work being done. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_637.mp3
Governor Gianforte Visits Team Fighting Robertson Draw Fire
Governor Greg Gianforte attended the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4 Thursday and was told the spread of the Robertson Draw fire near Red Lodge slowed with the total area burned reported to be over 24,000 acres after growing exponentially earlier in the week. Since the start of the fire Sunday eight homes have been lost along with ...
Robertson Fire Determined To Be Human-Caused
Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity, less wind and additional resources all aided in making good progress on the human-caused Robertson Draw Fire Wednesday, which has reached more than 21,000 acres. Approximately 200 personnel are assigned to the incident with more on the way. FEMA has authorized use of federal funds to assist firefi...
Robertson Draw Fire Continues To Grow At Rapid Rate
According to Custer Gallatin National Forest officials, the Robertson Draw fire burning south of Red Lodge grew to 21,000 acres overnight but as of this morning there are no plans to evacuate Red Lodge. Billy Chapman is a spokesman for the Custer Gallatin National Forest. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-16_1137.mp...