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[UPDATE] Fire Reported at MM 36 on 89 South Near Caledonia – Evacuations Mandatory [MAP]

95.1 The Moose — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:02:28 +0000

MANDATORY EVACUATION West of Inverness including Inverness Road, Loc Lomond and Black Hawke. The fire is moving towards Old Yellowstone Trail and several houses are being warned of the possible danger. Real time map here.

An evacuation of all houses on the west side of Inverness is now necessary.

Park County officials are reporting that a fire has started at mile marker 36 on 89 South. Sprinklers have been set up near homes on Caledonia and all residents of Caledonia are asked to evacuate. Traffic is being diverted to East River Road to help clear the area for firefighters to combat the flames.

Latest Updates On Bear Trap And Pony Fires [PHOTOS]

Rich Ledoux — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:53:46 +0000

Photos by Michael Blessing Here’s the latest info and impact of local Bear Trap and Pony fires (current restrictions, road closures, etc.) The portions of Norris Road in Gallatin County from Four Corners to Madison River Road is now open Norris Road (MT Hwy 84) from Madison River Road to Norris is still closed, as [...]

Pony Montana Fire – Quick Time Lapse Video

Michelle — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:22:39 +0000

Arron Booth Photography captured a haunting time lapse video of the Pony area fire in southwest Montana. See it here:

Bozeman Area Fire Update – Driving Through The Area – What's Been Burned? [VIDEO]

Michelle — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:51:28 +0000

A local Bozeman resident had to drive through the active fire area and he captured a keen view on WHAT exactly has burned so far.

Another Red Flag Warning For Southwest Montana Today

Rich Ledoux — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:42:24 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather for all of Southwest Montana through 9 p.m. tonight. The warning has been issued again today due to gusty winds and low relative humidity, which makes fighting local fires difficult. A High Wind Warning has also been issued for Gallatin, Beaverhead [...]

Bear Trap Fire Caused By Fireworks [UPDATE ROAD CLOSED]

95.1 The Moose — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:00:33 +0000

Reports today tell that the cause of the blazing fire at Bear Trap was fireworks and has grown to 2,250 acres. The high winds and difficult terrain are making it difficult to combat the flames. [UPDATE 11:51] The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed all recreation sites along both sides of the lower Madison [...]