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]

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

Events

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July

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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

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

Containment

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

Impact

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Closures and evacuations

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References

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  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.