The Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4, led by Incident Commander Aaron Hulburd, assumed command of the lightning-caused Valentine Fire at 7:00 AM this morning, Friday, August 25, 2023. The Type 2 Incident Management Team brings additional resources and management capabilities to manage the Valentine Fire. The intended results of managing naturally caused fires are to reduce hazardous fuels, encourage the growth of native forage, improve range conditions, increase species diversity, protect and improve wildlife habitat, improve watershed conditions, and restore ecological...