Silvertip Fire Active in Flathead NF

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  The Silvertip Fire was ignited by lightning on July 24, 2026“The Silvertip Fire was started by lightning in the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest, approximately 15 miles southeast of Spotted Bear Ranger Station, near Silvertip Mountain. The fire was detected by aircraft on July 24, 2026 while conducting recon on another reported fire.”
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  The Silvertip Fire remains active in the Flathead National Forest“The Silvertip Fire was started by lightning in the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest, approximately 15 miles southeast of Spotted Bear Ranger Station, near Silvertip Mountain. The fire was detected by aircraft on July 24, 2026 while conducting recon on another reported fire. The fire is burning in heavy timber on steep slopes with standing dead and down trees.”
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  The Silvertip Fire is near Silvertip Mountain“The Silvertip Fire was started by lightning in the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest, approximately 15 miles southeast of Spotted Bear Ranger Station, near Silvertip Mountain.”
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  The Silvertip Fire is approximately 15 miles southeast of Spotted Bear Ranger Station“The Silvertip Fire was started by lightning in the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest, approximately 15 miles southeast of Spotted Bear Ranger Station, near Silvertip Mountain.”
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  Firefighters are prioritizing initial attack to reduce the number of fires on the landscape“Ground access remains difficult in the remote wilderness and firefighters prioritize initial attack to reduce the number of fires on the landscape.”
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  Firefighters are facing difficult ground access“Ground access remains difficult in the remote wilderness and firefighters prioritize initial attack to reduce the number of fires on the landscape.”
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  Firefighters are facing challenging weather conditions“Weather Concerns Weather is forecasted to become warm and dry throughout the week with an anticipated high pressure ridge break down that could be accompanied by gusty winds and some rain potential.”
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  A Forest Closure is in place for several trails in the fire area“A Forest Closure is in place for several trails in the fire area for public and firefighter safety: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/flathead/alerts”
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  The Forest Closure is for public and firefighter safety“A Forest Closure is in place for several trails in the fire area for public and firefighter safety:”
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  Aircraft are conducting reconnaissance flights as conditions allow“Reconnaissance flights continue over the fire as conditions allow.”
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  The fire is burning in heavy timber“The fire is burning in heavy timber on steep slopes with standing dead and down trees.”
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  The fire is burning on steep slopes“The fire is burning in heavy timber on steep slopes with standing dead and down trees.”
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  The fire is burning with standing dead and down trees“The fire is burning in heavy timber on steep slopes with standing dead and down trees.”
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  Perimeter data remains approximate“null”
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  Perimeter data remains approximate due to operational constraints“null”