Bivens Creek (2025-08-15)

2,126 acre wildfire (94% contained)
InciWeb page: MTBDF Bivens Creek Status: Active Size: 2,126 acre Contained: 94%

Bivens Creek Live Perimeter Growth

Bivens Creek Fire Growth History
Bivens Creek Containment History

Bivens Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Sep 01, 2025 Other
Fire contained to 2,126 acres at 76% containment. Recent rain has helped slow fire growth. Warmer temperatures expected this week with mild fire behavior anticipated.
Aug 28, 2025 Other
Bivens Creek Fire reaches 53% containment at 2,233 acres. Significant progress made with firefighters actively monitoring, reinforcing containment lines and conducting mop-up operations. 644 personnel assigned.
Aug 27, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 34% at 2,233 acres. Primary containment line established around entire fire perimeter using hand and dozer lines. Community meeting scheduled for August 28.
Aug 26, 2025 Other
Ruby Reservoir waterways reopened after closure through August 25. Visitors advised to watch for firefighting aircraft operations. Fire area and flight restrictions remain in effect.
Aug 24, 2025 Other
Veteran firefighter Ruben Gonzalez Romero of Oregon died from cardiac emergency while working fire suppression operations. Despite rapid medical response, resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
Aug 22, 2025 Other
Ruby Reservoir waterways closed to watercraft through August 25, 2025 due to fire activity and firefighting operations by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Aug 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation warning issued for Upper Wisconsin, Noble, and Indian Creek areas. Residents should be prepared for potential evacuation if fire conditions change but no immediate evacuation required.
Sources: on the Bivens Creek fire - InciWeb (2025-08-26)
Aug 17, 2025 Other
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) established over Bivens Creek Fire area extending 7 nautical miles from surface to 15,000 feet to protect firefighting aircraft operations.
Aug 17, 2025 Other
National Forest System Area Closure ordered for Bivens Creek and Cloudrest Fires for public health and safety. Area includes multiple sections in Madison Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

Bivens Creek Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 26, 2025 Other
Ruby Reservoir waterways reopened after closure through August 25. Visitors advised to watch for firefighting aircraft operations. Fire area and flight restrictions remain in effect.
Aug 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation warning issued for Upper Wisconsin, Noble, and Indian Creek areas. Residents should be prepared for potential evacuation if fire conditions change but no immediate evacuation required.
Aug 22, 2025 Other
Ruby Reservoir waterways closed to watercraft through August 25, 2025 due to fire activity and firefighting operations by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Aug 17, 2025 Other
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) established over Bivens Creek Fire area extending 7 nautical miles from surface to 15,000 feet to protect firefighting aircraft operations.
Aug 17, 2025 Other
National Forest System Area Closure ordered for Bivens Creek and Cloudrest Fires for public health and safety. Area includes multiple sections in Madison Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

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