Miller Peak Fire — 8 miles southeast of Missoula
The Miller Peak fire has grown to 1,972 acres as of Wednesday afternoon and remains 0% contained. Evacuation warnings are still in place for residents living from 14830 Upper Miller Creek Rd to 7018 West Fork Schwartz Creek Rd. There’s a temporary flight restriction in effect over the fire, and specific closure information can be found at Inciweb.wildfire.gov.
Residents under an evacuation warning should be prepared to evacuate if fire conditions change.
Horse Gulch Fire — 5 miles south of York
The Horse Gulch fire is burning 14,250 acres and is 23% contained as of Wednesday afternoon. Evacuation warnings remain in place from Jimtown Road to the Broadwater County line. That includes Hellgate and Confederate Campgrounds, as well as York Road up to and including Vigilante campground. Fire Crews are continuing work to manage the blaze.
