Horn Fire (2025-08-14)

2,800 acre wildfire (50% contained)
Ashton, Montana, United States
Inciweb page: MTMTS Horn Fire Status: Active Size: 2,800 acre Contained: 50%

Horn Fire Perimeter Growth Animation

Horn Fire Fire Growth History
Horn Fire Containment History

Horn Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 15, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation order lifted and downgraded to evacuation warning for residents east of Montana Highway 87 and south of US Highway 287. Highway 87 reopened to traffic.
Sources: Evacuation order lifted near Horn Fire in Madison Co. (2024-08-15) UPDATE: Evacuation Order lifted for Horn Fire burning south of Cliff Lake (2024-08-15)
Aug 15, 2024 Road closure
Horn Creek Road, Cliff Lake Road, and Wade Lake Road remain closed. Pre-evacuation warnings continue for residents northeast of Highway 87. Fire now burning 2,505 acres.
Sources: Mtmts Horn Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-08-15) UPDATE: Evacuation Order lifted for Horn Fire burning south of Cliff Lake (2024-08-15)
Aug 14, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Emergency evacuation order issued for all residents east of Montana Highway 87 and south of US Highway 287. Fire has grown to 2,000-3,000 acres with 0% containment.
Sources: Emergency evacuation orders issued as Horn Fire in Madison County spreads to 2,000+ acres | Bozeman News | montanarightnow.com (2024-08-14) UPDATE: Evacuation Order lifted for Horn Fire burning south of Cliff Lake (2024-08-15)
Aug 14, 2024 Road closure
Highway 87 closed again from US Highway 287 to US Highway 20 in Island Park. Horn Creek Road, Cliff Lake Road, and Wade Lake Road remain closed due to ongoing fire activity.
Sources: Emergency evacuation orders issued as Horn Fire in Madison County spreads to 2,000+ acres | Bozeman News | montanarightnow.com (2024-08-14) Mtmts Horn Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-08-15)
Aug 13, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Lightning-caused Horn Fire reported at 2:30 PM near Cliff Lake and Highway 87. Fire rapidly growing from initial 40 acres, prompting pre-evacuation warnings for residents east of Highway 87.
Sources: Mtmts Horn Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-08-15) Horn Fire near Ennis prompts evacuations, road closures | Explore Big Sky (2024-08-14)
Aug 13, 2024 Road closure
Highway 87 closed in both directions from US Highway 287 to US Highway 20 due to Horn Fire burning along Montana-Idaho border. Travelers advised to use alternate routes.
Sources: Horn Fire: State Highway 87 reopened as crews battle blaze near state border - LocalNews8.com - KIFI (2024-08-14) Horn Fire in Montana is not a threat to Fremont County, officials say - East Idaho News (2024-08-14)

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