GILLETTE, Wyo. – in south central Montana, a state DNRC County Assist team has taken over command of the Short Draw Fire.
The fire started in northern Campbell County, Wyoming and burned across the state line.
Officials say an infrared (IR) flight was unable to be completed last night due to weather. Mapping of the fire is currently in progress and updated acreage will be provided later.
Progress has been made on containment and additional resources have been ordered and will continue to arrive to assist with the suppression efforts.
Damage assessments are also ongoing, with some outbuildings and primary structures reported as lost.
Evacuation orders on the Wyoming side remain in place, and residents are urged to adhere to them. Cooler temperatures are expected today, with a warming trend over the weekend.
No firefighter injuries have been reported and the fire’s cause remains under investigation.
For Montana Residents:
Evacuation warning area
The are currently 26 address impacted by the warning. There are NO evacuation orders in place.
East of Buffalo Cr all the way to Butte Cr Rd. From the State line to the Powder River.
The map in the photo is provided for general location indication only and does not represent the exact fireline or total acreage.
