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Bowles Creek Fire

Unit Information

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

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2023.bowlescreek@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    406-859-3211
    Hours:
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Bowles Creek Fire Update, August 25, 2023

Bowles Creek Fire
Publication Type: News 08/27/2023

The Nevada Team 3 Incident Management Team is managing the Bowles Creek Fire.

The Bowles Creek Fire is currently at 6,985 acres. Fire crews remain present along Hwy 38, Skalkaho Road. Motorists traveling in the area should be aware of increased traffic and fire operations.

Completion of fire management objectives remains at 23%. Fire personnel continue to work on confinement and point zone protection to protect values at risk. Firefighters are utilizing firing operations and fuels reduction work to strengthen lines, as well as continuing to prep areas for potential future firing operations. Additionally, firefighters are scouting contingency plans in the event fire activity increases and impacts Hwy 38.