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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 Update, August 27, 2023

Bowles Creek Fire
Publication Type: News 08/29/2023

The Bowles Creek Fire is currently at 6,988 acres. Fire crews remain present along Hwy 38, Skalkaho Road.  With increased weekend traffic, motorists should yield and be cautious of firefighters who are present along the roadway. Additionally, motorists should be aware of debris on the road, as increased wind events and precipitation has increased the potential for falling trees.

Completion of fire management objectives remains at 23%. Fire personnel continue to work on confinement and point zone protection to protect values at risk. Structure protection assessments are completed; however, fire personnel are present to mitigate any future fire risk. Firefighters continue to construct fuel breaks and monitor fire behavior and improve fireline as needed.