Type II IM Team takes over Parmenter Fire

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Type II IM Team takes over Parmenter Fire
IC based out of Libby Ranger District
by Terina Mullen, Parmenter Fire Public Information Officer
July 28, 2008
Mark Grant's Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team will assume command of the Parmenter Fire, overseeing suppression efforts, at 7:00 p.m. this evening. The Incident Command Post has been established at the Libby Ranger District Fire Cache.

The Hemphill Road (#8837) remains closed for public safety. In addition, the Parmenter Trail (#140) is closed from the trailhead to the junction with the Tie Trail (#15). Forest users may access the upper portion of the Parmenter Trail by using the Flower Creek Trailhead.

The cause of the fire, reported on July 26th, is still under investigation.

For more information, contact Terina Mullen, Public Information Officer, (406) 208-0934.

Related Links:
Parmenter Fire - Inciweb

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