Cloudrest (2025-08-15)
3,148 acre wildfire
(35% contained)
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MTBDF Cloudrest
Status:
Active
Size:
3,148 acre
Contained:
35%
Cloudrest Live Perimeter Growth
Cloudrest Fire Growth History
Cloudrest Containment History
Cloudrest Fire Alert Timeline
Aug 30, 2025
Other
Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 8 assumes command of Cloudrest Fire at 6 PM, taking over from Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 6. Evacuation warning remains in effect for Wisconsin Creek, Mill Creek and Indian Creek areas.
Sources:
Mtbdf Cloudrest Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-31)
Aug 29, 2025
Other
Cloudrest Fire reaches 3,479 acres with 20% containment. Rain and higher humidity conditions have slowed fire spread. Firefighters reinforcing containment lines and clearing hazards while warning of potential flash floods in burned areas.
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UPDATE: Rain Slows Bivens Creek and Cloudrest Fires
(2025-08-29)
Aug 27, 2025
Other
Fire grows to 3,476 acres with 12% containment achieved. Rain and higher humidity slow fire spread. Structure Protection Plan implemented for Noble, Wisconsin and Indian Creek areas with 239 personnel assigned.
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UPDATE: Rain Slows Bivens Creek and Cloudrest Fires
(2025-08-29)
Aug 23, 2025
Other
Cloudrest Fire expands to 2,066 acres with 0% containment. Fire remains lightning-caused and continues to threaten structures in Noble, Wisconsin, and Indian Creek areas.
Aug 22, 2025
Other
National Forest System Area Closure in effect for Bivens and Cloudrest Fires for public health and safety. Temporary Flight Restriction covers 7 nautical miles from surface to 15,000 feet. Fire at 0% containment.
Sources:
Mtbdf Cloudrest Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-31)
UPDATE: Bivens Creek and Cloudrest fires remain at 0% containment: Evacuation warning
(2025-08-22)
Aug 22, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Madison County Sheriff's Office issues evacuation warning for Upper Wisconsin, Noble, and Indian Creek areas. This is not an evacuation order - residents should be prepared for evacuation if conditions change. Fire reached 1,733 acres.
Sources:
Mtbdf Cloudrest Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-31)
UPDATE: Bivens Creek and Cloudrest fires remain at 0% containment: Evacuation warning
(2025-08-22)
Aug 14, 2025
Other
Cloudrest Fire reported at 3:44 PM via Alert West camera system, burning in thick subalpine fir timber at 8,000 feet elevation. Lightning-caused fire located 15 miles north of Virginia City in Indian Creek drainage.
Sources:
Mtbdf Cloudrest Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-31)
As August hits the midway point, Montana's wildfire season picks up
(2025-08-19)
Cloudrest Fire Alert Timeline
Aug 22, 2025
Other
National Forest System Area Closure in effect for Bivens and Cloudrest Fires for public health and safety. Temporary Flight Restriction covers 7 nautical miles from surface to 15,000 feet. Fire reached 1,733 acres with 0% containment.
Sources:
Mtbdf Cloudrest Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-26)
UPDATE: Bivens Creek and Cloudrest fires remain at 0% containment: Evacuation warning
(2025-08-22)
Aug 22, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Madison County Sheriff's Office issues evacuation warning for Upper Wisconsin, Noble, and Indian Creek areas. This is not an evacuation order - residents should be prepared for evacuation if conditions change. Call 1-800-RED CROSS for questions.
Sources:
Mtbdf Cloudrest Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-26)
UPDATE: Bivens Creek and Cloudrest fires remain at 0% containment: Evacuation warning
(2025-08-22)
Aug 14, 2025
Other
Cloudrest Fire reported at 3:44 PM via Alert West camera system, burning in thick subalpine fir timber at 8,000 feet elevation. Lightning-caused fire located 9 miles northeast of Sheridan and 12 miles east of Twin Bridges in Indian Creek drainage.
Sources:
Mtbdf Cloudrest Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-26)
As August hits the midway point, Montana's wildfire season picks up
(2025-08-19)
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