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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

Horse Gulch Fire EVACUATION UPDATE 07-18-2024

Horse Gulch Fire
Publication Type: Announcement - 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

While it is safe to open campgrounds and some roads to public access, this is still an active fire with heavy fire traffic.

- Residents only access on Jimtown Road from Riverside Road to Trout Creek Road

- Residents only access on Black Bear Road

- Stay out of the burn area. Roads are Closed within the fire perimeter.

- USFS Forest Closures are still in place including Vigilante Campground

We thank you for your cooperation!

Sheriff Leo C. Dutton