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Horse Gulch Fire

Unit Information

2880 Skyway Drive 
Helena, 
59602 
2880 Skyway Drive 
Helena, 
59602 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    chiara.cipriano@usda.gov
    Phone:
    406-924-3858
  • Media Phone Line
    Phone:
    406-594-6497
    Hours:
    7:00am to 7:00pm

Announcements

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order # 01-15-00-24-14AlertDate(s): Jul 20, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024Forest Order: 01-15-00-24-14 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Horse Gulch Fire EVACUATION UPDATE 07-18-2024
Updated On: - 07/18/2024 / 17:27
Effective 7/18/24 at 6:00pm, evacuation warnings for the Horse Gulch Fire have been lifted.- Canyon Ferry Road is open to through traffic- Court Sheriff, Chinaman Gulch, Hellgate, Jo Bonner, and Riverside Campgrounds will open on 7/19/24-When recreating on the lake, be aware of fire helicopters and other air resources and avoid lake areas where they are operating
Horse Gulch Fire Evacuation Update 07-15-2024
Updated On: - 07/15/2024 / 13:00
***EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE***Effective July 15 at 1pm all Evacuation Orders will transition to Evacuation Warning status. Under evacuation warning, residents should be prepared to leave if conditions change.-Residents are allowed into properties including temporary RV residents.-Public campgrounds remain closed.
There will be a Community Meeting TONIGHT, Sunday, July 14th from 6 to 6:30 pm. The meeting will be in a new location - Prickly Pear Elementary School.
From the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office:***EVACUATION UPDATE***
From Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's OfficeUpdate 7/13/24 7:30pm
There will be a Horse Gluch Fire Public Meeting at 7pm on July 11, 2024 at the East Helena High School. All affected residents are encouraged to attend to hear the latest updates regarding the fire.The meeting will also be available online at: