The Eustis Fire that started yesterday north of Three Forks in Broadwater County has now reportedly consumed nearly 8,000 acres. Smoke from the fire is heavy today across the Bozeman area and a number of local firefighters from across Gallatin County are helping to put out the blaze.
At approximately 4:46 p.m. on January 27, 2015, a 911 call was received regarding a 6-year-old, Three Forks female child, who was unconscious and not breathing in a bathtub. The child was later pronounced dead at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
Snow is in the forecast for our area tonight with temps dropping for the next few days. In addition, a High Wind Warning has been issued for parts of southwest Montana. Details here:
We forget that flooding can occur in the Winter too....and there is currently a Flood Watch in effect for the Jefferson near Three Forks. The official warning is as follows:
A massive manhunt ended late Wednesday night after police found the suspect dead just hours after he shot and killed a Montana Highway Patrolman outside Three Forks.