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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 Smoke Outlook: 07-18-2024

Horse Gulch Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/18/2024 - 10:27

Special Statement 
A Few Storms Possible with Lightning and Gusty Winds 

Fire
The  Horse Gulch fire showed some growth on the north side Wednesday afternoon due to a combination of natural and selected tactical firing. Some burning and smoldering within the interior will produce additional smoke. 
Smoke
With light  winds, MODERATE with periods of USG is forecast along the north side of Canyon Ferry Lake through the afternoon. Elsewhere MODERATE air quality is forecast from around Helena to East Helena and the southern portion of Canyon Ferry Lake into late afternoon. After dusk, smoke will settle into local drainages once again. MODERATE AQ continues across much of southern Montana due to ongoing regional fires. 
Roadway Visibility
Reduced visibility along  S-284 to the Canyon Ferry Lake south of the fire overnight and in the early morning. Visibilities should remain one mile or greater however along S-284 and Canyon Ferry Road in the north portion of the Canyon Ferry Lake up to York.