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Fire Near Livingston – 30 Homes On Evacuation Notice

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:54:37 +0000

Reports from the Park County Commissioner, Randy Taylor, tell that the fire is visibly put out but monitoring and surveying will continue throughout the day. Nearly 30 homes were evacuated and the officials are requesting them to not yet return to their homes. More details inside. From ParkCounty.org: 1500-2000 acres burned; 30 homes given evacuation [...]

Gallatin County In Stage One Fire Restrictions – No Fireworks!

XL Country — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:25:38 +0000

The Gallatin County Commission has issued a resolution declaring Gallatin County to have Stage One Fire Restrictions. This means you can not conduct any activities that may cause fires which includes Fireworks. During the 4th of July, this ban will be lifted unless conditions change. It's important to note that cities can still declare their own restrictions.

Bear Trap 2 Fire Update – No Floating On the Madison

Cole — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:06 +0000

Photos by Michael Blessing As of 7am this morning, the Bear Trap 2 fire is 57% contained is still being battled by four 20-person crews. More information on road closures and details of the fire inside. Location: 20 miles northeast of Ennis, MT along the Madison River. Current Size: 15,270 acres Containment: 57% Recreation facilities [...]

Thursday Report On Bear Trap And Pony Fires [Update]

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:08:54 +0000

The fireworks caused Bear Trap fire, burning in Madison Canyon, has grown to almost 15,000 acres. [UPDATE 1:30pm 6/28/12] Hwy 84 will be closed temporarily for approximately two hours [9:33am 6/28/12] Location: 20 miles northeast of Ennis, MT along the Madison River. Current Size: Approximately 14,770 Containment: 12% Resources Assigned: 2 20-person crews, 1 Type [...]

Bear Trap Fire Update – Most Comprehensive Update So Far – Update

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:30:22 +0000

This is the latest from the Gallatin Media Center: [UPDATE] 11:20 AM: Hwy 84 from Blacks Ford to Norris is open currently. 9:30 AM: Location: 20 miles northeast of Ennis, MT along the Madison River. Current Size: Approximately 3000+ Containment: 0% Resources Assigned: 1 20 person crew, 1 Type 1 Hotshot Crew, 2 Type [...]

Updates On Bear Trap And Pony Fires [PHOTOS]

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:47:06 +0000

The portions of Norris Road in Gallatin County from Four Corners to Madison River Road is open. Norris Road (Mt Hwy 84) from Madison River Road to Norris is still closed, as are recreation areas. The restrictions on Madison River Road are lifted and travel is also allowed. The fire is at 3000 acres, and [...]

Bear Trap Fire Update – Fireworks Likely Cause [UPDATE ROAD CLOSED]

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:51:33 +0000

The Madison County Sheriff’s office says this fire was started by people using fireworks across from Warm Springs boat entry. Meanwhile, the fire has burned 2300 acres, and is 10% contained. The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed all recreation sites along both sides of the lower Madison Special Recreation Management Area. Smoke is [...]

New Information On Bear Trap Fire – Camping Closures/Floating Closure

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:10:15 +0000

The human caused Bear Trap Fire is in Madison County west of Cherry Creek is burning in steep partially timbered terrain. Madison County Fire and Sheriff’s Office with help from many Gallatin County Fire Departments and Gallatin County Sheriffs Deputies with MT DNRC are actively fighting the fire. BLM Rangers and Mt Fish Wildlife and Parks Wardens [...]

Evacuations Ordered In Pony Fire

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:19:59 +0000

An evacuation order has been issued from the vicinity of Pony down to the Judson Mead Indiana University Research Station at the junction of South Boulder Road and Carmichael Road. The local fire incident command team will shortly be transitioning from Type 3 (Agner) to a Type 2 (Kusico) National Incident Command Team for the [...]

Record Highs, Fire Warnings And Latest Update On Pony Fire

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:39:50 +0000

Firefighters are working to protect structures northwest of Pony, and to contain the 300 acre Pony fire. One structure has been burned in the Carmichael Creek area; however firefighters from the Harrison, Madison and Twin Bridges Volunteer Fire Departments have been working to protect structures in the area. The fire is burning on BLM, privately [...]