Dominic Point Fire (2025-07-28)

20 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
Inciweb page: MTBRF Dominic Point Fire Status: Field Active Size: 20 acre Contained: 0%
Dominic Point Fire Fire Growth History
Dominic Point Fire Containment History

Dominic Point Fire Perimeter Growth Animation

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Dominic Point Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 29, 2025 Other
Dominic Butte Fire grows to 28 acres, eight miles east of Corvallis in Sapphire Mountains. Heavy equipment task force ordered to assist with fire line construction. Firefighters continue line construction with aviation resource support.
Sources: Wildfire updates for Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-29) Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 29) (2025-07-29)
Jul 29, 2025 Road closure
Willow Mountain Road (Forest Road #1302) remains closed to public for Dominic Butte Fire operations. Four crews, two engines, two water tenders, and two helicopters deployed for firefighting efforts.
Sources: Wildfire updates for Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-29)
Jul 28, 2025 Other
Dominic Butte Fire remains active at 20 acres in Sapphire Mountains eight miles east of Corvallis. Fire crews include 4 crews, 2 engines, 2 water tenders, and 3 helicopters with air tankers from Missoula providing retardant drops.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Bitterroot National Forest | Observation Point Fire | Forest Service (2025-07-28)
Jul 28, 2025 Road closure
Willow Mountain Road (Forest Road #1302) remains closed for Dominic Butte Fire operations. Public asked to avoid area to give fire crews and aviation resources safe operating space.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Bitterroot National Forest | Observation Point Fire | Forest Service (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Lightning-caused Dominic Butte Fire reported burning 2.5 acres near Hamilton as one of 10 new fires sparked by over 500 lightning strikes in Bitterroot National Forest. Initial response included 30 firefighters, three helicopters, and Corvallis Fire Department.
Sources: 500 lightning strikes spark 10 new wildfires in the Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-27) Over 500 lightning strikes spark dozens of fires in Lolo & Bitterroot national forests (2025-07-27)

Dominic Point Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 28, 2025 Other
Dominic Butte Fire remains active at 20 acres in Sapphire Mountains eight miles east of Corvallis. Fire crews include 4 crews, 2 engines, 2 water tenders, and 3 helicopters with air tankers from Missoula providing retardant drops.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28)
Jul 28, 2025 Road closure
Willow Mountain Road (Forest Road #1302) remains closed for Dominic Butte Fire operations. Public asked to avoid area to give fire crews and aviation resources safe operating space.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Lightning-caused Dominic Butte Fire reported burning near Hamilton as one of 10 new fires sparked by over 500 lightning strikes in Bitterroot National Forest. Initial response included 30 firefighters, three helicopters, and Corvallis Fire Department.
Sources: 500 lightning strikes spark 10 new wildfires in the Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-27) Over 500 lightning strikes spark dozens of fires in Lolo & Bitterroot national forests (2025-07-27)

Dominic Point Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 28, 2025 Other
Dominic Butte Fire has grown to 20 acres in Sapphire Mountains eight miles east of Corvallis. Current resources include 4 crews, 2 engines, 2 water tenders, and 3 helicopters for water drops. Air tankers from Missoula used for retardant drops on Sunday.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28)
Jul 28, 2025 Road closure
Willow Mountain Road (Forest Road #1302) closed due to Dominic Butte Fire operations. Fire managers ask public to avoid the area and give fire crews and aviation resources space to operate safely.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Lightning-caused Dominic Butte Fire burning 2.5 acres near Hamilton with 30 firefighters, three helicopters, and Corvallis Fire Department responding. Fire is part of 10 new lightning fires started after over 500 lightning strikes hit Bitterroot National Forest.
Sources: 500 lightning strikes spark 10 new wildfires in the Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-27) Over 500 lightning strikes spark dozens of fires in Lolo & Bitterroot national forests (2025-07-27)

Dominic Point Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 28, 2025 Other
Dominic Butte Fire has grown to 20 acres in Sapphire Mountains east of Corvallis. Current resources include 4 crews, 2 engines, 2 water tenders, and 3 helicopters. Air tankers from Missoula used for retardant drops on Sunday.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28)
Jul 28, 2025 Road closure
Willow Mountain Road (Forest Road #1302) closed due to Dominic Butte Fire operations. Fire managers ask public to avoid the area and give fire crews and aviation resources space to operate safely.
Sources: Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (July 28) (2025-07-28) Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Lightning-caused Dominic Butte Fire burning 2.5 acres near Hamilton with 30 firefighters, three helicopters, and Corvallis Fire Department responding. Fire is part of 10 new lightning fires started after over 500 lightning strikes hit Bitterroot National Forest.
Sources: 500 lightning strikes spark 10 new wildfires in the Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-27) Over 500 lightning strikes spark dozens of fires in Lolo & Bitterroot National Forests (2025-07-27)

Dominic Point Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 27, 2025 Other
Lightning-caused Dominic Butte Fire burning 2.5 acres near Hamilton with 30 firefighters, three helicopters, and Corvallis Fire Department responding. Fire is part of 10 new lightning fires started after over 500 lightning strikes hit Bitterroot National Forest.
Sources: 500 lightning strikes spark 10 new wildfires in the Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-27) Over 500 lightning strikes spark dozens of fires in Lolo & Bitterroot National Forests (2025-07-27)