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Meridian

Unit Information

420 Barrett St 
Dillon, 
59725 
420 Barrett St 
Dillon, 
59725 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    terina.hill@usda.gov
    Phone:
    406-865-0941
    Hours:
    8a.m.-8p.m.

News

Meridian Fire Evening Update 10-17-2024
Updated On: - 10/17/2024 / 18:47
Incident Commander: Jim KingLocation: 40 miles south of Ennis, MT and 10 miles southwest of Lyons Bridge on HWY 287. Start Date: 10/08/24Cause: UndeterminedSize: 3,900 acres (infrared mapping flight on 10/16/24)Resources on Site: 2 20-person hand crews, 6 Type 6 engines.Total Personnel: 74*** This will be the last formal update for the Meridian Fire; future updates will be dictated by fire activity. ***
Meridian Fire Evening Update 10-16-2024
Updated On: - 10/16/2024 / 19:33
Incident Commander: Jim KingLocation: Meridian Creek. Approximately 40 miles south of Ennis, MT and approximately 10 miles southwest of Lyons Bridge on HWY 287. Start Date: 10/08/2024Cause: UndeterminedSize: Estimated at 4,005 acres as of 6:00 PM 10/16/2024Resources on Site: 2 Type 1 helicopters, 2 20-person hand crews, 6 Type 6 engines.Total Personnel: 74
Meridian Fire Update 10-15-2024
Updated On: - 10/15/2024 / 18:00
Incident Commander: Jim KingLocation: Meridian Creek. Approximately 40 miles south of Ennis, MT and approximately 10 miles southwest ofLyons Bridge on HWY 287.Start Date: 10/08/2024Cause: UnknownSize: Estimated at 2,797 acres as of 06:00 PM 10/15/2024Resources on Site: 2-Type 1 helicopters, 1-20-person hand crew, 6-Type 6 engines.Total Personnel: 54
Meridian Daily Update 10-15-2024
Updated On: - 10/14/2024 / 20:00
Incident Commander: Derek WittenbergLocation: Meridian Creek. Approximately 40 miles south of Ennis, MT and approximately 10 miles southwest ofLyons Bridge on HWY 287.Start Date: 10/08/2024Cause: UnknownSize: Estimated at 1425 acres as of 07:00 PM 10/14/2024Resources on Site: 1-Type 1 helicopter, 1-20-person hand crew, 4-Type 6 engines.Total Personnel: 44