MY Complex Fire

MY Complex Fire
Date(s)July 9, 2021 (2021-07-09) – present
LocationHysham, Montana
Coordinates46°15′14″N 107°38′17″W / 46.254°N 107.638°W / 46.254; -107.638
Statistics
Burned area89,748 acres (36,320 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed0
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
MY Complex Fire is located in Montana
MY Complex Fire
Location in Northern Montana

The MY Complex Fire is a large complex of wildfires burning in Montana. The fire started near Hysham, Montana on July 9, 2021. It has so far burned 89,748 acres (36,320 ha) and is 0% contained.[1]

Events

July

The MY Complex Fire was first reported on July 9, 2021 at around 10:45 a.m. MDT near Hysham, Montana.[1] It burned out an area of 4,400 acres (1,800 ha) by July 12.[2]

Cause

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]

Containment

As of July 12, 2021, the fire is 0% percent contained.[1]

Impact

Closures and evacuations

References

  1. ^ a b c d "MY Complex Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. ^ "Montana Wildfire Update For July 12, 2021". Montana Public Radio. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.