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List of Wildfires Currently Burning in Montana [2021 Edition] Wildfire season began quite a bit earlier than usual this year in Montana. Dry, drought-like conditions have resulted in multiple fires are wildfires burning throughout the state. The largest wildfire burning in Montana is the Trail Creek Fire. The fire is burning along the border of Montana and Idaho 20 miles west of Wisdom, Montana. The fire is currently 32,933 Acres. The fire was started by lightning on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Fires Burning in Montana Trail Creek Fire The Trail Creek Fire started on July 8, 2021, approximately...

Fire Update; 11 a.m. Friday, July 9 Cooler temperatures and negligible winds are helping fire crews currently battling two wild fires burning in the Little Belt Mountains south of Great Falls. However, Friday's forecast includes a significant chance that afternoon thunderstorms will develop in the area, bringing the challenges posed by lightening strikes and gusty winds. Balsinger Fire The Balsinger Fire saw only moderate growth overnight. An update Friday morning now places the fire's size at 50 acres. The Balsinger Fire started near the South Pilgrim Trailhead, off Divide Road and northeast...

UPDATE: Ellis Fire estimated at 75 acres, Balsinger Fire estimated at 50 acres MTN News and last updated 2021-07-08 22:32:24-04 Update 8:15 p.m. - According to the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, the Ellis fire is now estimated at 75 acres and the Balsinger Fire is estimated at 50 acres. Pre-evacuations remain in place for west side of Belt Park subdivision to Highway 89 and all of the Deer Creek Estates subdivision. U.S. Forest Service Update 7:00 p.m. - The Balsinger Fire has increased to an estimated 100 acres according to Cascade County Disaster & Emergency Services. The below m...

UPDATE: Ellis Fire estimated at 75 acres, Balsinger Fire estimated at 50 acres MTN News and last updated 2021-07-08 22:32:24-04 HELENA — Update 8:15 p.m. - According to the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, the Ellis fire is now estimated at 75 acres and the Balsinger Fire is estimated at 50 acres. Pre-evacuations remain in place for west side of Belt Park subdivision to Highway 89 and all of the Deer Creek Estates subdivision. U.S. Forest Service Update 7:00 p.m. - The Balsinger Fire has increased to an estimated 100 acres according to Cascade County Disaster & Emergency Services....

Two wildfires burning north of White Sulphur Springs 2 fires spark north of White Sulphur Springs By: MTN News and last updated 2021-07-08 21:40:10-04 HELENA — Two wildfires are burning north of White Sulphur Springs. The Ballsinger Fire is currently burning west of Neihart and Monarch, and the Ellis Fire is northeast near the Smith River. The Ballsinger Fire started near the South Pilgrim Trailhead. Pre-evacuation has been ordered for the west side of Belt Park subdivision to Highway 89 and all of the Deer Creek Estates subdivision. Forest Service Rd 839 Divide Road is ...