Observation Point Fire (MTBRF)
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MTBRF Observation Point Fire
Size:
105 Acres
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
57%
Observation Point Fire
(2025-07-24)
105 acre wildfire (57% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
105 acre wildfire (57% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
Observation Point Fire
First Reported:
2025-07-24 23:38:39 UTC
Incident Details:
MTBRF Observation Point Fire
Size:
105 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
57%
Dominic Butte Fire
(2025-07-28)
20 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
20 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
Dominic Butte Fire
First Reported:
2025-07-28 15:49:17 UTC
Incident Details:
MTBRF Dominic Butte Fire
Size:
20 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
0%
Post Fire
(2025-06-12)
144 acre wildfire (94% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
144 acre wildfire (94% contained)
Hamilton, Montana, United States
Post Fire
First Reported:
2025-06-12 20:32:20 UTC
Incident Details:
IDNCF Post Fire
Size:
144 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
94%
Deer Fire
(2025-07-19)
75 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Bonner-West Riverside, Montana, United States
75 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Bonner-West Riverside, Montana, United States
Deer Fire
First Reported:
2025-07-19 13:24:58 UTC
Incident Details:
MTLNF Deer Fire
Size:
75 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
90%
Sawlog
(2025-05-03)
2,030 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Anaconda, Montana, United States
2,030 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Anaconda, Montana, United States
Sawlog
First Reported:
2025-05-03 17:14:45 UTC
Incident Details:
MTBDF Sawlog
Size:
2030 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
100%
Big Bear
(2025-07-11)
11,241 acre wildfire
11,241 acre wildfire
Big Bear
First Reported:
2025-07-11 15:34:38 UTC
Incident Details:
IDPAF Big Bear
Size:
11241 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
Unknown
Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 28, 2025
Other
Fire maintained at 105 acres with significant containment progress now at 57%. Emergency proclamation formally approved by Ravalli County Commissioners. Evacuees returning home but Lost Horse Road remains closed to public.
Jul 26, 2025
Other
Red Cross evacuation center at Assembly of God Church demobilized and closed. Roadblocks remain on Lost Horse Road with permits required for residential access.
Sources:
Evacuation orders rescinded for Observation Point Fire burning 125 acres
(2025-07-26)
Observation Point Fire south of Hamilton now at 25% containment
(2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025
Evacuation level 1
All Level 3 evacuation orders rescinded, allowing residents to return home. Fire now 105 acres with 25% containment. Level 1 evacuation warnings remain in effect for all previously evacuated areas.
Sources:
Evacuation orders rescinded on Observation Point fire
(2025-07-26)
Evacuation orders rescinded for Observation Point Fire burning 125 acres
(2025-07-26)
Jul 24, 2025
Road closure
Lost Horse Road closed from Highway 93 up to fire area. Only emergency personnel and area residents allowed access. Use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Sources:
Observation Point Fire forces evacuations near Hamilton
(2025-07-24)
Observation Point Fire forces evacuations near Hamilton
(2025-07-24)
Jul 24, 2025
State of emergency
Emergency proclamation issued by Ravalli County for Observation Point Fire. Red Cross evacuation center established at Assembly of God Church, 601 West Main Street, Hamilton.
Sources:
Observation Point Fire forces evacuations near Hamilton
(2025-07-24)
Evacuation orders lifted for Observation Point Fire
(2025-07-24)
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE SET) warning issued for residents south of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, Blue Jay Lane, Fleet Street, and Hayes Creek Road areas. Prepare to evacuate immediately.
Sources:
Observation Point Fire forces evacuations near Hamilton
(2025-07-24)
UPDATE: Observation Point fire south of Hamilton grows to 95 acres, evacuations underway
(2025-07-24)
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for residents north of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, including Silver Ridge, Ruff, and Moose Creek Roads. Fire burning 93 acres, 0% contained.
Sources:
Observation Point Fire forces evacuations near Hamilton
(2025-07-24)
Observation Point Fire forces evacuations near Hamilton
(2025-07-24)
Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 26, 2025
Other
Red Cross evacuation center at Assembly of God Church demobilized and closed. Roadblocks remain on Lost Horse Road with permits required for residential access.
Sources:
Evacuation orders rescinded for Observation Point Fire burning 125 acres
(2025-07-26)
Observation Point Fire south of Hamilton now at 25% containment
(2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025
Evacuation level 1
All Level 3 evacuation orders rescinded, allowing residents to return home. Fire now 105 acres with 25% containment. Level 1 evacuation warnings remain in effect for all previously evacuated areas.
Sources:
Evacuation orders rescinded on Observation Point fire
(2025-07-26)
Evacuation orders rescinded for Observation Point Fire burning 125 acres
(2025-07-26)
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for residents north of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, including Silver Ridge, Ruff, and Moose Creek Roads. Fire burning 93 acres, 0% contained.
Jul 24, 2025
Road closure
Lost Horse Road closed from Highway 93 up to fire area. Only emergency personnel and area residents allowed access. Use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Jul 24, 2025
State of emergency
Emergency proclamation issued by Ravalli County for Observation Point Fire. Red Cross evacuation center established at Assembly of God Church, 601 West Main Street, Hamilton.
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE SET) warning issued for residents south of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, Blue Jay Lane, Fleet Street, and Hayes Creek Road areas. Prepare to evacuate immediately.
Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 24, 2025
Road closure
Lost Horse Road closed from Highway 93 up to fire area. Only emergency personnel and area residents allowed access. Use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Jul 24, 2025
State of emergency
Emergency proclamation issued by Ravalli County for Observation Point Fire. Red Cross evacuation center established at Assembly of God Church, 601 West Main Street, Hamilton.
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE SET) warning issued for residents south of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, Blue Jay Lane, Fleet Street, and Hayes Creek Road areas. Prepare to evacuate immediately.
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for residents north of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, including Silver Ridge, Ruff, and Moose Creek Roads. Fire burning 93 acres, 0% contained.
Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 24, 2025
Road closure
Lost Horse Road closed from Highway 93 up to fire area. Only emergency personnel and area residents allowed access. Use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Jul 24, 2025
State of emergency
Emergency proclamation issued by Ravalli County for Observation Point Fire. Red Cross evacuation center established at Assembly of God Church, 601 West Main Street, Hamilton.
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE SET) warning issued for residents south of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, Blue Jay Lane, Fleet Street, and Hayes Creek Road areas. Prepare to evacuate immediately.
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for residents north of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, including Silver Ridge, Ruff, and Moose Creek Roads. Fire burning 93 acres, 0% contained.
Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for residents north of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, including Silver Ridge, Ruff, and Moose Creek Roads. Fire burning 93 acres, 0% contained.
Jul 24, 2025
Road closure
Lost Horse Road closed from Highway 93 up to fire area. Only emergency personnel and area residents allowed access. Use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Jul 24, 2025
State of emergency
Emergency proclamation issued by Ravalli County for Observation Point Fire. Red Cross evacuation center established at Assembly of God Church, 601 West Main Street, Hamilton.
Jul 24, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (BE SET) warning issued for residents south of Lost Horse Road from 300 block west, Blue Jay Lane, Fleet Street, and Hayes Creek Road areas. Prepare to evacuate immediately.
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24 | 53 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.2 sq km |
| 2025-07-25 | 95 acres | 0.1 sq mi | 0.4 sq km |
| 2025-07-29 | 105 acres | 0.2 sq mi | 0.4 sq km |
Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-26 | 25% contained |
| 2025-07-27 | 25% contained |
| 2025-07-29 | 57% contained |