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Start Date & Location: July 9, 2024,    5 miles south of York, MTCause: Human, under investigation         Size: 15,167 acres         Containment: 95%

Start Date & Location: July 9, 2024,    5 miles south of York, MT Cause: Human, under investigation          Size: 15,167 acres          Containment: 92% 

FireSuccessful management of The Horse Gulch Fire continuesand only isolated locations of burning are noted, mainlywithin the interior.SmokeThe anticipated surge of Canadian smoke significantlyreduced AQ around the region beginning Sunday afternoon.UNHEALTHY to USG AQ levels are forecast today with onlylimited improvement. AQ levels will improve Tuesday withMODERATE AQ developing by afternoon in most locations.Roadway VisibilityThe are no hazardous impacts expected to roadway visibilitydue to smoke today and tonight.

Start Date & Location: July 9, 2024,    5 miles south of York, MTCause: Human, under investigation    Size: 15,167 acres         Containment: 80%

FireSuccessful management of The Horse Gulch Fire continues.Isolated burns and smoldering mainly within the interior willproduce limited local smoke. Containment was up to 80percent late Saturday.SmokeSmoke levels around the area remain less associated withthe Horse Gulch Fire. Regional fire activity in Montana as wellas a new surge of Canadian smoke will keep MODERATE AQconditions in place, however some improvements in AQ arepossible by late Monday depending on fire activity.

Start Date & Location: July 9, 2024,    5 miles south of York, MT Cause: Human, under investigation          Size: 15,033 acres          Containment: 52% KEY MESSAGE 

Special StatementIsolated Storms possible this afternoon with a few lightning strikesFireSuccessful management of The Horse Gulch Fire continues. Some limited burning continues in high wilderness areas mainly on the north side. Isolated burns and smoldering within the interior will produce some additional smoke. Containment was up to 52 percent late Friday.Smoke

Start Date & Location: July 9, 2024,    5 miles south of York, MT 

FireSuccessful management of The Horse Gulch Fire continues.Some limited burning continues in high wilderness areasmainly on the north side. Isolated burns and smoldering within the interior will produce some additional smoke. Containment was up to 40 percent late Thursday. 

Special Statement A Few Storms Possible with Lightning and Gusty Winds