HORSE GULCH FIRE Information

All Evacuation orders have been lifted

Forest closures for the burn area are still in place. For more information visit:  Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest

Map of Fire Area(PDF, 2MB)

Incident History

The Horse Gulch Fire was first reported the afternoon of July 9, 2024. It grew rapidly on both July 10 and 11. The fire is located about 5 miles south of York, and 2 miles north of Canyon Ferry. Fire behavior has been very active and is in dense timber with heavy dead and down fuels. Northern Rockies Team 2 is currently in command of the fire. The Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest has issued a Closure Order for National Forest System lands around the fire area.

Fire Size: 15,167 acres (updated 7/26/24)

For more fire details visit: Horse Gulch Fire Facebook and Inciweb-Horse Gulch Fire  

Investigation

USFS are looking for any information that can help them investigate the Horse Gulch Fire start. Specifically, we are looking for any photos of the fire when it first started or any sightings of vehicles in the Horse Gulch area July 9. Please send tips to: SM.FS.HLC_Tip_Line@usda.gov

Incident Contacts- USFS

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