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Quartz Fire UpdateSaturday, August 20, 2022, 11:00 amNational Park ServiceGlacier National ParkIncident Commander: K. AirhartFire Information Recording: 406-206-6099Fire Information Phone: 406-206-5272 (8 am to 6 pm) Fire Information Email: glac_fire_line@nps.govQuartz Fire Continues to Burn Actively

Current Situation: The first infrared flights over the Quartz Fire have now provided more accurate mapping of approximately 800 acres as of Thursday night. On Thursday, the fire continued to burn actively with short crown and uphill runs but exhibited less growth than the previous day. The fire remains on the west side of the Continental Divide in the Quartz Lake drainage. 

The Quartz Fire continued to grow today due to east northeast winds. Progression slowed since yesterday, but fire behavior remained active. The fire is currently estimated at 500 acres - fire managers have requested an infrared flight tonight in hopes of getting more accurate mapping which was not possible today due to smoke. 

Quartz Fire - Evening Update August 17, 2022 Fire activity increased on the Quartz Fire this afternoon with east northeast winds moving it to the west and southwest within the Quartz drainage. The fire is currently estimated to be 150 acres. Fire growth caused an increase in smoke visibility from both sides of the Continental Divide, but there has not been any fire movement to the east.