Lake Fire Start: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County, north of Los Olivos, California

Size at time of update: 38,663 acres
Containment: 73%

Personnel: 2,055

Full Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

North Zone Fire Report: California Complex Incident Management Team 2 (CA-CIMT2) has arrived at the Lake Fire and will shadow with outgoing CA-CIMT13 today, before assuming command of the Lake Fire at 7 p.m. tonight. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) was flown again yesterday to assist crews in locating and extinguishing hotspots and smoldering embers. Shifting winds and an Excessive Heat Warning may increase activity and visible smoke from within the fire perimeter. Crews continue working to ensure the fire does not escape the existing perimeter. Demobilization or reassignment of resources will continue as crews complete their tasks and the fire increases in containment.

South Zone: Fire suppression repair continues in the South Zone. Small, isolated occurrences of heat remain interior. For more detailed information related to the Lake Fire, visit the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management.

Forecast for Friday: Expect the warmest and driest conditions so far this week with highs in the mid-90s to near 100 under full sunshine. There will be low humidity levels across the fire.

Donations: We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community. We ask that any donations or volunteer efforts be directed to local food banks to assist the community. Lake Fire Incident Command posts cannot accept donations.

Lake Fire Area Closure: Roads and trails within the closure are closed. Refer to the Closure Order & Closure Order Map.  This will remain in effect until August 18, 2024, or until revised or rescinded. 

Smoke: As air quality conditions improve, the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) —Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have lifted the Air Quality Alert in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Air Quality Watch will remain in place countywide, and air quality conditions are forecasted to be good to moderate throughout the county.

Evacuation Areas: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff has reduced some of the evacuation orders and warnings.  See the most recent updates: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024. Register for emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org.

Road Closures: Visit the County Road Closure Map for details.

• Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
• Figueroa Mountain just north of Midland School
• Forest Route 10N06 
• Zaca Lake Road east of Foxen Canyon Road. 

Fire

Both Fires were very active yesterday with the Trout Fire being the largest smoke producer of the two. Large fire growth is possible as the atmosphere becomes increasingly unstable. The Trout Fire is now at 10,489 acres, with 0% containment. The Long Fire is now at 6,861 acres and 0% containment. Both Acorn (5 acres, 95% containment) and Packsaddle Fires (47 acres, 95% containment) remain unchanged.

Smoke

Background levels of smoke along the front range of the Sierra Nevada will likely increase starting this evening and be slow to mix out on Saturday morning. By Sunday morning, smoke will lessen in the foothill communities but increase in the Owens Valley and northward along Highway 395.

View the PDF below for the full outlook and air-quality information.

Falls Fire Update for July 19, 2024  

Quick Facts: 

Size: 114,236 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, Oregon 

Containment: 10% Total Personnel: 1,588 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation 

Structures Triaged: Residences: 228; Commercial: 37; Outbuildings: 349 

Resources Assigned: 48 hand crews, 61 engines, 27 bulldozers, and 25 water tenders 

Aerial resources available to the fire: two helicopters, and four single-engine air tankers (SEATs).

Fire growth on the Falls Fire was moderated by a persistent heavy smoke layer keeping wind and temperatures lower over the fire area. Night shift and day shift operations have been working in tandem to establish control lines and minimize fire growth. The fire is burning approximately 13 miles north of Burns, 11 miles southwest of Seneca, 7.5 miles south of Izee, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395.

Yesterday, firefighters on night and day shift took advantage of moderated fire behavior to make headway on new line construction and continue mop-up operations. In the northwest area of the fire, resources were able to construct direct line with hand crews over to Burnt Mountain. Other direct dozer line work occurred along FSR 68 to secure small spot fires. A tree felling module worked along FSR 68 in preparation for planned tactical burnout operations intended to reinforce control lines by removing unburned fuel between the fire edge and control lines.  Fire crews and equipment continued to establish control line along the northern flank of the fire where conditions allowed for safe operations. In the northeast corner, the two spot fires that started yesterday on the east side of FSR 31, just south of Myrtle Park Meadows, resulted in about a 200 acre slop-over. Crews and dozers worked to build line to tie it back into FSR 31. Mop-up operations have begun on the slop-over. At the southeastern corner of the fire, dozer line construction is nearly complete and holding and mop-up operations are underway.  Control lines along much of the south and west portions of the fire, along FSR 43, continue to hold firm as mop-up operations continue.  Throughout the northern and eastern edges of the fire OSFM task forces continued structural prep and tactical patrols, and building upon progress made during day shift.

In conjunction with wildland resources, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) crews are providing structural protection around the clock to the communities of Izee, Silvies Ranch, Seneca, Lone Pine, and the surrounding areas. These crews are utilizing a combination of tactics to minimize the risk to structures. Structure crews support wildland operations during construction of dozer line, strategic firing operations. They perform structural triage, and surface prep. Surface prep includes mitigation tactics such as clearing away receptive fuels and relocating flammable items to areas outside the preparation perimeter.  Additional structure crews are conducting point protection of homes, tactical patrols along the edge of the fire and expanding scouted areas.

Today, in the northwest corner of the fire, operations will continue constructing and securing direct dozer line along FSR 4785, as well as an alternative contingency line on FSR 4781 Road out to Snow Mountain. Dozer work will also continue along FSR 68. Along the eastern portion of the northern flank of the fire, dozer and handline will be constructed with the objective of tying in line around Burnt Mountain. Crews will continue to hold, improve, and mop-up control lines along the westerly and southern areas of the fire. On the northeastern portion of the fire, just south of Myrtle Park Meadows, work will continue on the two-day old 200 acre slop-over. In the southeast corner of the fire, work will continue on securing dozer line and mopping-up hotspots in the Red Hill area.

This morning, two California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES) strike teams joined OSFM task forces continued structural prep and tactical patrols throughout the northern and eastern edges of the fire, building upon progress made during day shift.

Today, fire weather is predicted to be similar to yesterday – warm but less windy, being influence by a persistent heavy smoke layer.  These conditions may moderate fire behavior and help firefighters to make progress on containing the fire. Temperature highs may reach 97 degrees and humidity will be low.  A Heat Advisory is predicted for the area starting Saturday and extending into Monday with temperatures possibly over 100 degrees.

Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423.

The Malheur National Forest issued a fire area closure. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1189259. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area.

U.S. Forest Service fire investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest. Please submit any information that could assist fire investigation efforts to SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Falls-Fire-2024-61562126623985/ 

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire 

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov 

Harney County non-emergency evacuation questions: 541-589-5579 

Air quality questions: 541-573-2271  

Durkee, Cow Valley, and Bonita Fires Update for Friday, July 19, 2024

541-208-4371, staffed 7a.m. to 7 p.m. MDT

2024.cowvalley@firenet.gov

DURKEE FIRE: Start date: July 17, 2024 | Location: 5 miles southwest of Durkee, OR | Personnel: 88 | Fire size: 2,699 acres | Cause: Lightning |Containment: 0%

Yesterday, fire personnel worked quickly to develop a strategic plan to engage and suppress the Durkee Fire. The structure protection group was formed and has started structure assessments.  Firefighters were able to make progress in partnership with local Rangeland Fire Protection Associations on creating firelines. 

Aviation was used to help minimize fire behavior supporting crews on the ground. Throughout the day, there were about 14 aircraft dropping water and retardant helping to slow the fire so crews on the ground could make progress. Overnight, there was not much fire spread to the north, but the fire did spread about 5 miles to the south into Rye Valley. 

Today, firefighters will be working to establish control points to keep the fire south of Burnt River. The fire is expected to be active today because of hot, dry, and breezy weather. Fire personnel will continue to use aviation and work to establish primary and secondary firelines. 

COW VALLEY FIRE:  Start date: July 11, 2024 | Location: 9 miles east of Ironside, OR | Personnel: 303 | Fire size: 133,408 acres | Cause: Human caused |Containment: 77%

Firefighters working on the Cow Valley are patrolling to find any pockets of heat to extinguish. No fire spread is expected, and fire behavior is characterized as smoldering. 

BONITA FIRE: Start date: July 11, 2024 | Location: 9 miles south east of Ironside, OR | Personnel: 0 | Fire size: 2,727 acres | Cause: Human caused |Containment: 90%

Minimal fire behavior has been observed due to suppression efforts, containment features and fuel consumption. 

NEWS RELEASE

Oregon/Washington BLM Vale District

Media Contact: Larisa Bogardus, 541-523-1407

July 18, 2024

Reward offered for information relating to wildfires in Malheur Reservoir area

VALE, Ore. – Fire investigators and law enforcement officials are requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation of the Cow Valley, Bonita and other small wildfires in the Malheur Reservoir area.

These fires all began in the early morning hours of July 11, between approximately 1 and 5 a.m. They are believed to be human caused and of a suspicious nature. A monetary reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of individual(s) responsible.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents should call We Tip Anonymous at 1-800-47-ARSON, online at wetip.com or at the QR code shown.

This is a multi-agency investigation by the Bureau of Land Management Vale District, Oregon State Fire Marshal, Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police

WEATHER AND SMOKE: It will be hot and dry today with temperatures ranging between 97-108 and low humidities. Winds will be north, 8-12 mph. The inversion will lift over the Durkee fire this morning that will cause gusts to reach up to 30 MPH this afternoon. For current smoke information and air quality index, visit airnow.gov. 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: All evacuation order related to the Cow Valley Fire have been lifted. Check for updates on the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuations for the area around Durkee Fire. Visit the Baker County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for more information. Baker County Sheriff's Office has closed Burnt River Canyon road to non-local, non-emergency traffic due to the Durkee Fire.

BURN BAN: A burn ban is currently in effect for all of Malheur County, including all BLM lands.  For more information, visit https://www.malheurco.org/category/public-notices/. 

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION: There is a temporary flight restriction over the Durkee Fire, please remember if you fly we cant.

Cow Valley Fire Incident Website

Durkee Fire Incident Website

Cow Valley and Durkee Fire Facebook

Acorn Fire: 5 acres - 95% containment

Packsaddle Fire: 47 acres - 95% containment    

Long Fire: 8,661 acres - 0% containment

Trout Fire: 10,489 acres - 0% containment

Total Personnel: 611

Current Situation: Thursday, the full suppression efforts continued both on the Trout Fire and Long Fire. Each fire presents its own hazards to the firefighters working in harsh terrain. To ensure fire crews’ safety, four medical teams are deployed to the fireline and a hoist rescue capable aircraft is on standby. Tulare County Sheriff announced an evacuation warning for the area north of the Long Fire and south of Kennedy Meadows. Today, members of fire management will conduct a fire information meeting in the community of Kennedy Meadows.

Acorn Fire and Packsaddle Fire: The Acorn Fire and Packsaddle Fire remain in a patrol status. Crews will monitor the fire perimeter ensuring there is no threat of flare-up or escape. 

Trout Fire: Thunderstorms brought strong outflow winds and lightning to the Trout Fire but little rain on Thursday. Decisive action by fire crews enabled them to identify a fire started by lightning outside the fire perimeter and quickly contain the new start. Today, the work of building control lines on the southern perimeter near Machine Creek continues. Crews will also focus on strengthening Sherman Pass Road as a control line. They are reestablishing control lines used during the Manter Fire near Kennedy Meadows as a contingency line.

Long Fire: The Long Fire continued burning in light flashy vegetation and experienced rapid rates of fire spread on Thursday. The area continued to experience hot and dry weather unlike the Trout Fire to the north. Today, firefighters will be working to build containment line along the southeast portion on both sides of the South Kern River. Aircraft will drop retardant to slow the fire’s spread to the north while helicopters support the firefighters along the southern portion of fire perimeter with water drops.

Weather & Air Quality: Neither the Trout Fire nor Long Fire are expected to see thunderstorms today. Localized winds will remain in the forecast. On the Long Fire, winds are predicted to align with terrain in the afternoon with gusts up to 20 miles per hour possible. The warming, drying trend, along with critically low relative humidity levels, is forecasted to continue through the weekend. A daily smoke outlook is produced for the areas and communities affected by the 2024 SQF Lightning fires (tinyurl.com/452x2uzr).

Forest Closures & Restrictions: Sequoia National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Trout, Long, and Packsaddle Fires are temporarily closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-12. Fire restrictions are also in effect under Forest Order No. 0513-24-10. Both orders, maps, and accompanying appendices can be found on the Forest’s “Forest Orders” web page: tinyurl.com/2en2d36k.

Evacuations: Tulare County evacuation warnings have been issued for zones TLC-E274-B and TLC-E261-B, the area north of Canebrake Road, south of Sacatar Trail, west of Inyo County line, east of the South Fork and Kern Rivers.

Size: 2936 acres  
Containment: 83%
Total Personnel: 396
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek

Today firefighters will continue to patrol containment lines. Inside the fire footprint there may be some heat still present. Firefighters will be mopping up any hot spots that pose a threat and can be safely accessed. Containment has increased to 83% percent.

There is a heat advisory in effect today and the ongoing hot and dry conditions increase potential for new fire starts. Crews are ready to respond to any new fire starts.

Fire suppression repair activities are underway along containment and contingency lines. Suppression repair is conducted to return the forest to the desired conditions and mitigate future environmental impact. To minimize erosion along roadways, crews will construct water bars under the guidance of natural resource advisors. Heavy equipment, including chippers, are operating in the fire area to repair lines and damaged forest roadways.

AIR QUALITY: 

Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.

ROAD CLOSURES:

Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.

EVACUATIONS:

None.

Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.

CLOSURES:

The Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts are authorized to operate on lands, roads, and trails otherwise closed by Forest Order No. 05-01-24-08. This exemption applies only to customers who hold a valid lift or pass or reservation with Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts for the area within the Angeles National Forest. The area closure remains in effect to protect the public and firefighters who are working in the area of the Vista Fire. 

Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.

Acres: 11,162 
Start Date: July 11, 2024 
Location: South of Roosevelt Lake on the edge of the Superstition Wilderness 
Cause: Lightning 
Personnel: 379
Fuels: Tall Grass and Brush 
Containment: 45%
Resources: 9 Crews | 4 Engines | 5 Helicopters | 3 Bulldozers | 6 Water Tenders

Highlights: Gila County Division of Emergency Management along with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office lifted evacuation orders for all residences affected by the Black Fire except for the Reavis Mountain School, which remains in “GO”. Tonto National Monument was moved to a “SET” status and will remain closed to the public. All lands lakeside of Highway 188 remain in a “READY” status, Frazier Horse Camp and Grapevine Campground remain closed to fire personnel activity. We do ask that all other residences affected by the Black Fire remain in “READY”. Which means be aware of the hazards that can threaten your community and follow local news, weather watches, weather warnings and public health recommendations. For more information about Ready, Set, Go and to sign up for alert notifications visit https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go. 

Southwest Incident Team 3 will host a virtual public meeting tonight; Friday, July 19, 2024, at 7 p.m. to share information regarding the Black Fire. The meeting can be viewed live on Facebook @TontoNationalForest. 

Operations: During the cooler nighttime temperatures, firefighters safely hiked into the Northwest portion of the fire and were successful in securing the fires edge and extinguishing a spot fire on the southern edge of the wilderness. They continued securing the fire’s edge working from the wilderness and up to the north flank to the Cottonwood Wash Drainage. Firefighters will continue to monitor the smoldering pockets of fuel inside the Superstition Wilderness; depending on weather conditions and fire activity in the wilderness, firefighters may be inserted for suppression operations. Thunderstorms early yesterday morning produced some rain, but not enough to help with suppression efforts within the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue to extinguish burning fuels along the uncontained fire perimeter while monitoring for increased activity during thunderstorm events. Heavy equipment has started working to improve access and clean up debris along Forest Road 341 north to State Highway 188, in addition to Forest Road 1457 near Black Brush Ranch.  

Weather: There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Friday. Mostly sunny, with a high near 106 degrees. Breezy, with an east-northeast wind of 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. 

Smoke: Individuals who are sensitive to smoke or have conditions aggravated by smoke are encouraged to take precautionary measures. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/  allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions. 

Closures: The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure for land surrounding the Black Fire. 03-12-00-24-31_Black Fire_Closure_Order. Additionally, the Tonto National Monument is closed. National Park Service Alerts.

Evacuations: For current evacuation information please call Gila County Emergency Management at 928-910-4009 EXT 1 or visit the Gila County Government Facebook page at -  https://www.facebook.com/gilacountygovernment/

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the highest priority. Please avoid the area while crews conduct fire suppression operations. Citizens are urged to sign up for the Gila and Maricopa County Emergency Notification System. To learn more about the Arizona Emergency Information Network visit: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.  

Texas Fire – Update
July 19, 2024, 8:30 AM PT
Information Line: 208-901-7295 Email: 2024.texas@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idids-texas-fire
Date of Origin: Monday, July 15, 2024
Location: East of Kendrick, Idaho
Cause: Human
Size: 1,564 acres Containment: 10% Personnel: 175

Current Situation:
Fire Operations reported containment at 10% last night, as control lines along portions of the fire are reasonably
expected to stop the fire from spreading further. Yesterday, firefighters patrolled constructed fireline, addressing
areas of remaining heat and improving fireline as needed. Throughout the day, helicopter-resources assisted
firefighters on the-ground with bucket drops to cool areas of active fire, allowing work to occur directly on the fire’s
edge. Yesterday, new fire starts within the geographic area re-committed local initial attack resources, including
helicopters.

Today, firefighters will focus on completing control line, consisting of handline and dozer line, around the entire
perimeter of the fire, working as close to the fire’s edge as possible. As control lines are completed, firefighters will
search for and extinguish remaining areas of heat up to 200 feet within the fire’s interior. Fire activity continues to
be moderate, with mostly creeping and smoldering surface fire. Areas of the fire that remain active during peak
high temperature and low humidity portions of the day, will be monitored and prioritized with suppression
resources.
Weather: Currently, there is a “heat dome” over the fire area allowing for increased temperatures, pushing the
low-100s and mid- to low-teen relative humidity values. Winds will remain fairly light and generally terrain driven.
Evacuations and Road Closures remain in place. Please refer to the Latah County Sheriff’s Office Facebook
page for evacuation and closure information: https://www.facebook.com/LatahCountySO.

**Silver King Fire Daily Update - July 19, 2024**

Hand crews have brought fire down slope to the creek and road in the Deer Creek drainage, helping to secure the f ires edge. The eastern portion of the fire has been suppressed and firefighters are working to secure, or button-up, the east portion of the fire between Indian Hollow and Deer Creek. Pumps, hose, and portable water tanks have been removed from the Miners Park area.

Suppression repair will continue on the southeast portion of the fire, excavators and a masticator are being used to repair dozer lines. A special blend of native seed is being mixed with the disturbed soil as work is being done to help prevent erosion and the growth of invasive species. The objective of suppression repair is to mitigate adverse impacts from fire suppression activities. Some goals of the repair operation is to, minimize erosion and erosion potential associated with control line structures, minimize slash created when developing fire lines, and return roads and trails used during suppression to, as close to possible, pre-fire conditions.

Monsoon moisture remains in the area. There is a 20% chance of wetting rains, with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Relative humidity will likely remain above 20%, with temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 80’s.

Air quality for most areas around the fire has improved. For more smoke information go to https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks.

The Fishlake National Forest has issued a Forest Closure Order and Stage 1 Fire Restrictions that can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/fishlake/alerts-notices. The Castle Rock Campground remains open to the public.

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

Cause: Human, under investigation       Size: 14,935 acres Containment: 40% 

KEY MESSAGE 

Evacuation warnings were lifted around the Horse Gulch Fire area yesterday evening at 6 PM for all residents. Traffic restrictions remain in place on Jimtown Road between Riverside Road and Trout Road, as well as on Black Bear Road due to heavy emergency vehicle traffic. Additionally, the fire area itself is still closed to everyone except emergency personnel. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest closure remains in place, which includes Vigilante Campground. The Bureau of Land Management Butte Field Office land closure remains in place. Drivers are urged to reduce speed around the fire area to eliminate conflicts with emergency traffic. 

CURRENT STATUS AND PLANNED ACTIONS 

Yesterday, many fire crews were tasked with mop up along the fire perimeter on the south, west, and northwest sides of the fire area. Mop-up involves systematically combing through burned areas in a grid pattern to detect and extinguish any remaining sources of heat. Firing operations were successful in removing much of the unburned islands of fuel within spotting distance of control lines at the top of Cave Gulch near Hedges Ridge. Night crews monitored fire activity to make sure no spot fires took hold across the line. 

Today, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones, and ground crews will continue with tactical firing operations to the north in the Bar Gulch area, as conditions allow, to remove the islands of unburned fuel that remain too close to the fire line to allow for containment. Along the south flank, suppression repair will begin with excavators working to repair damage and minimize soil erosion. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR 

Thunderstorms were observed yesterday to the south and east of the fire area. However, no precipitation was produced. Winds were variable in the morning, then westerly at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 20 in the afternoon. Today, the forecast is similar but with winds coming out of the northwest and will shift to the northeast in the afternoon.  

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES 

Evacuations: Effective 7/19/24, all evacuation warnings have been lifted. 

Road Closure: Residents only access on Jimtown Road from Riverside Road to Trout Creek Road and on Black Bear Road. All other roads including Canyon Ferry Road are open, except roads within the fire perimeter. 

Forest Closure: The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest closures remain in place around the fire area. Details can be found at Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest - Home (usda.gov)  

Campground Closure: The Vigilante Campground, within the forest closure area, remains closed. As of 7/19/2024, all other campgrounds are now reopened.  

BLM Closure: The Butte Field Office has issued a closure on BLM lands near the fire area. https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/mthlf-horse-gulch-fire/signed-blm-area-closure-07-14-2024