Latest Updates On Bear Trap And Pony Fires [PHOTOS]

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 are recreation areas
• Hwy 84 from Blacks Ford to Norris is currently open
• The restrictions on Madison River Road are lifted and travel is allowed
• Recreation facilities in the Bear Trap Canyon corridor along the Madison River remain closed
• Floating the Madison River is not recommended, much of the Madison River corridor within the fire area is closed for public and firefighter safety
• All BLM lands within the Lower Madison River Special Recreation Management Area remain closed
• The Bear Trap fire is at 3000 acres (caused by fireworks)
• The Pony fire is also at 3000 acres - There are mandatory evacuations for the town of Mammoth and South Boulder. Two structures have burned, and more are threatened

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