The Missoula County Sheriff Monday morning ordered an evacuation in the Butler Creek area due to a nearby wildfire.
The following area is under an evacuation order:
- The West Butler Lavelle Creek Zone, including all of Lavelle Creek and residents on the west side of Butler Creek Road
Residents in the following areas are under an evacuation warning, and should be prepared to leave with little notice if fire conditions change:
- The Indreland and Buffalo Speedway zone, including all of Buffalo Speedway and Indreland Lane east of Buffalo Speedway.
- Streets accessed off Buffalo Speedway, including:
- Kit Lane
- Karamu Lane
- Patinella Court
- Brow Tine Drive
- The East Side Butler Creek Zone, including:
- Residents on the east side of Butler Creek Road from the intersection of Lavelle Creek Road to Eloise Way on Point Six Road, including Butler View Lane, portions of Butler Ford Road, and Dodd Ranch Road
The Missoula County Sheriff's office is posting updates on its Facebook page.
The Butler Creek Fire was first reported early Monday morning and was burning an estimated 220 acres as of 9 a.m. Ground and aerial crews are responding to the blaze, which is 0% contained.
