Observation Point Fire Wildfire

Observation Point Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Observation Point Fire Fire Growth History

Observation Point Fire Containment History

Observation Point Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 30, 2025 Other

Fire remained at 105 acres with 57% containment. Mop-up operations continue with 50 personnel assigned, including 8 engines, 2 water tenders, and 1 crew. Lost Horse Road remains closed to public.

Sources: Wildfire updates for Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-29) 2018 fuels reduction project supports quick suppression of 2025 Observation Point Fire (2025-07-30)

Jul 28, 2025 State of emergency

Emergency proclamation formally approved by Ravalli County Commissioners for Observation Point Fire. Fire maintained at 105 acres with containment at 57%. Lost Horse Road remains closed to public.

Sources: Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28) Wildfire updates for Bitterroot National Forest (2025-07-29)

Jul 27, 2025 Other

Fire reached 105 acres with 25% containment. Evacuation warnings remain in place for Silver Ridge Road, Ruff Road, Moose Creek Road, Blue Jay Lane, and Fleet Street areas.

Sources: Observation Point Fire south of Hamilton now at 25% containment (2025-07-27) Observation Point fire held at 105 acres, 25% containment (2025-07-27)

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: Observation Point Fire south of Hamilton burning 95 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All Level 3 evacuation orders rescinded, allowing residents to return home.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Sources: Observation Point Fire south of Hamilton burning 95 acres (2025-07-26) Evacuation orders rescinded for Observation Point Fire burning 125 acres (2025-07-26)

Jul 24, 2025 State of emergency

Emergency proclamation issued by Ravalli County Commissioner Huls 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) Emergency proclamation issued for Observation Point Fire, Lost Horse Road remains closed (2025-07-28)

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 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) UPDATE: Observation Point fire south of Hamilton grows to 95 acres, evacuations underway (2025-07-24)