Johnson Fire

Dry conditions and gusty winds fueled fire growth on the Sharrott Creek Fire near Stevensville and the Johnson Fire near the Springer Memorial Community, prompting new evacuations for the latter.

The Johnson Fire burning three miles south of the Springer Memorial Community swelled to 3,810 acres over Labor Day weekend, prompting new evacuations. Residents living on Little East Fork Road and Frog Pond Basin are under an evacuation order, meaning they must clear the area immediately.

Your western and central Montana fire update for Monday, August 5.