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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order # 01-15-00-24-14AlertDate(s): Jul 20, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024Forest Order: 01-15-00-24-14 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Effective 7/18/24 at 6:00pm, evacuation warnings for the Horse Gulch Fire have been lifted.- Canyon Ferry Road is open to through traffic- Court Sheriff, Chinaman Gulch, Hellgate, Jo Bonner, and Riverside Campgrounds will open on 7/19/24-When recreating on the lake, be aware of fire helicopters and other air resources and avoid lake areas where they are operating

***EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE***Effective July 15 at 1pm all Evacuation Orders will transition to Evacuation Warning status. Under evacuation warning, residents should be prepared to leave if conditions change.-Residents are allowed into properties including temporary RV residents.-Public campgrounds remain closed.

There will be a Community Meeting TONIGHT, Sunday, July 14th from 6 to 6:30 pm. The meeting will be in a new location - Prickly Pear Elementary School.

From the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office:***EVACUATION UPDATE***

From Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's OfficeUpdate 7/13/24 7:30pm

CHANGE IN ONLINE PLATFORM TO ZOOM LINK BELOWThere will be a Horse Gluch Fire Public Meeting at 7pm on July 12, 2024 at the East Helena High School. Representatives from the Sheriff's Office, Incident Management Team, and involved Agencies will provide updates regarding evacuations and fire activity. 

There will be a Horse Gluch Fire Public Meeting at 7pm on July 11, 2024 at the East Helena High School. All affected residents are encouraged to attend to hear the latest updates regarding the fire.The meeting will also be available online at: