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Ridge Fire

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Unit Information

Flathead National Forest 
650 Wolfpack Way 
Kalispell, 
Montana 
59901 
Flathead National Forest 
650 Wolfpack Way 
Kalispell, 
Montana 
59901 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2023.ridge@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    (406)758-5251
    Hours:
    8:00am-7:00pm

Closures

Doris Point Closure Sept. 7 2023
Updated On: 09/08/2023
The Doris Creek Road (FS Road 895 A) and the Lost Jonny Road (FS Road 895B) are within the fire area and will remain closed through most of the fall due to rolling debris and weakened trees. Alpine 7 trail will remain open to hikers. 
Ridge Fire Closure September 1, 2023
Updated On: 09/08/2023
The closed area encompasses Emery Creek drainage, north of NFS road 38 and west of Margaret Creek, including a portion of the Coram Experimental Forest. All roads and trails within the closure are closed to the public, including the Desert Mountain Road (NFS Road 497) and Emery Creek Road (NFS Road 546).
Hungry Horse Reservoir East Side Road Opens Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Updated On: 09/01/2023
Forest Service News Release  Contact: Kira Powell kira.powell@usda.gov  Hungry Horse Reservoir East Side Road Opens Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Rescind Mandatory Evacuation Order – Tin Soldier Complex
Updated On: 08/31/2023
  BRIAN HEINO  SHERIFF / CORONER SHERIFF’S OFFICE 920 SOUTH MAIN STREET, STE 100, KALISPELL MONTANA PHONE: 406-758-5585   FAX: 406-758-2420  
Hungry Horse Reservoir Closure Effective August 8th
Updated On: 08/23/2023
HUNGRY HORSE RESERVOIR CLOSED DUE TO FIRE ACTIVITY Hungry Horse Reservoir will be closed beginning August 8, 2023. All National Forest System lands in the area and National Forest System roads 38 and 895 will be closed to public use for public and firefighter safety.
Ridge Fire Area Closure Order August 3 Update
Updated On: 08/07/2023
It is prohibited go into the area, including to be upon any road or trail in the area, closed for the protection of public health or safety:
Hungry Horse Area Closure Update August 5
Updated On: 08/07/2023
It is prohibited go into the areas, including to be upon any road or trail in the area, closed for the protection of public health or safety: See Map of Closure Area Below.