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Horse Gulch Smoke Outlook: 07-20-2024
Horse Gulch Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/20/2024 - 08:00
Special Statement
Isolated Storms possible this afternoon with a few lightning strikes
Fire
Successful management of The Horse Gulch Fire continues. Some limited burning continues in high wilderness areas mainly on the north side. Isolated burns and smoldering within the interior will produce some additional smoke. Containment was up to 52 percent late Friday.
Smoke
Smoke levels around the area are becoming less associated with the Horse Gulch Fire. Regional fire activity in Montana and bordering states will keep MODERATE AQ conditions in place, however some improvements in AQ are possible by early next week depending on fire activity. Blacktail Canyon smoke will become a bigger player depending on management success in the near term.
Roadway Visibility
Roadway visibility of one mile or greater is expected today and tonight in communities around the Horse Gulch Fire. The growing Blacktail Canyon Fire south of Butte will locally reduce visibility in smoke near and south of Butte overnight.
