Richard Spring Fire
The Richard Spring Fire is a large wildfire that started near Colstrip, Montana in the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation on August 8, 2021. It has so far burned 171,130 acres (69,254 ha) and is 88% contained.[1]
| Richard Spring Fire | |
|---|---|
| Location | Colstip, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.809°N 106.764°W |
| Statistics | |
| Date(s) | August 8, 2021 – Present |
| Burned area | 171,130 acres (69,254 ha) |
| Cause | Coal Seam |
| Buildings destroyed | 0 |
| Map | |
  Location in Southern Montana | |
Events
August
The Richard Spring Fire was first reported on August 8, 2021 at around 2:30 pm MDT near Colstrip, Montana.[1]
Cause
The cause of the fire is currently is believed to be due to a coal seam.[1]
Containment
As of August 20, 2021, the fire is 88% percent contained.[1]
Impact
See also
- 2021 Montana wildfires
- List of Montana wildfires
References
- "Richard Spring Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
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