Tuesday update on the Divide Complex Fires INCIWEB and last updated 2021-07-13 16:18:43-04 GREAT FALLS â The Ellis Fire and the Balsinger Fire are being managed jointly as the Divide Complex Fires, and have burned more than 2,500 acres as of Tuesday, July 13. There have been no reported injuries, and no reports of any damaged structures/buildings. On the Ellis Fire, there are five Type 6 Engines, three Type 2 Initial Attack modules, two dozers, and three water tenders assigned to the fire, for a total of 89 personnel. Type 3 Incident Commander Marc Hamlen is working in conjunction with Type 3 Incident Commander Drew Brown on the Balsinger Fire. A pre evacuation order was placed for the Smith River corridor from Camp Baker in the south to Blacktail Creek to the north on June 11th. On Monday, good progress was made on securing the east and north flanks of the fire in order to keep the fire from spreading closer to structures. The addition of more engines, one skidgen, and 2 dozers was critical in the effort. The clearer air also allowed for air resources to assist in reinforcing the fire line. Retardant drops combined with handcrews efforts were successful in making progress to box in the fire. As of the morning of July 13, the fire is 10% percent contained. Special thanks to Meagher County Rural Fire Department and the Rockin C Ranch for their help on the Ellis Fire.