McAllister Fire (2025-08-18)

3,560 acre wildfire (85% contained)
Belgrade, Montana, United States
InciWeb page: MTMTS McAllister Fire Status: Active Size: 3,560 acre Contained: 85%

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McAllister Fire Fire Growth History
McAllister Fire Containment History

McAllister Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 21, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation warnings lifted for McAllister Fire affecting Bradley Creek Road and Shining Mountains West subdivision. Fire perimeters have cooled with only interior smoke remaining. Fire burns 3,560 acres with 50% containment.
Sources: McAllister Fire burning 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake at 50% containment, some evacuations lifted | State | fairfieldsuntimes.com (2024-08-21) Evacuation warnings lifted for McAllister Fire in Madison Co. (2024-08-20)
Aug 20, 2024 Other
McAllister Fire reaches 50% containment at 3,500 acres. Evacuation warning continues for Bradley Creek, Shining Mountains West, and US Highway 287 between mile markers 61-64 as firefighters work to control the blaze.
Sources: McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake, reaches 50% containment | Butte News | montanarightnow.com (2024-08-20) Hot times: As August hits midway point, Montana's wildfire season picking up | News | bozemandailychronicle.com (2024-08-20)
Aug 18, 2024 Other
McAllister Fire reaches 30% containment at 3,500 acres. Moderate winds and rain support fire control efforts as fire behavior changes to creeping and smoldering. Evacuation warning remains in effect for Bradley Creek area, Shining Mountains West, and US Highway 287 between mile markers 61-64.
Sources: Mtmts Mcallister Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-08-18) McAllister Fire grows to 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake and Norris | Explore Big Sky (2024-08-17)
Aug 17, 2024 Other
US Highway 287 reopened after cooler weather conditions helped moderate McAllister Fire behavior. Evacuation warning remains in effect for Bradley Creek and Shining Mountains West areas as fire continues burning at 3,500 acres with 0% containment.
Sources: McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake, U.S. 287 reopens | Butte News | montanarightnow.com (2024-08-17) Update: McAllister Fire tops 3K acres (2024-08-17)
Aug 16, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 evacuation warning issued for Bradley Creek area, Shining Mountains West subdivision, and US Highway 287 between mile markers 61-64. Lightning-caused McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres with 0% containment near Norris and Ennis Lake.
Sources: Update: McAllister Fire tops 3K acres (2024-08-17) Fire start reported in Madison County (2024-08-16)
Aug 16, 2024 Road closure
US Highway 287 closed from McAllister to Norris Road due to McAllister Fire jumping the highway near Norris Hill. Fire exhibits extreme behavior with tree torching and rapid spread across 3,500 acres.
Sources: Lightning-caused fire closes U.S. 287 north of McAllister, evacuation warnings issued (2024-08-16) Fire start reported in Madison County (2024-08-16)

McAllister Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 20, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Evacuation warnings lifted for McAllister Fire affecting Bradley Creek Road and Shining Mountains West subdivision. Fire perimeters have cooled with only interior smoke remaining. Fire burns 3,560 acres with 50% containment.
Sources: Evacuation warnings lifted for McAllister Fire in Madison Co. (2024-08-20) Wildfire, south of Norris, burns over 3,500 acres (2024-08-21)
Aug 18, 2024 Other
McAllister Fire reaches 30% containment at 3,500 acres. Evacuation warning remains in effect for Bradley Creek area, Shining Mountains West, and US Highway 287 between mile markers 61-64.
Sources: McAllister Fire grows to 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake and Norris | Explore Big Sky (2024-08-17)
Aug 17, 2024 Other
US Highway 287 reopened after cooler weather conditions helped moderate McAllister Fire behavior. Evacuation warning remains in effect for Bradley Creek and Shining Mountains West areas as fire continues burning at 3,500 acres with 0% containment.
Sources: McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake, U.S. 287 reopens | Butte News | montanarightnow.com (2024-08-17) Update: McAllister Fire tops 3K acres (2024-08-17)
Aug 16, 2024 Road closure
US Highway 287 closed from McAllister to Norris Road due to McAllister Fire jumping the highway near Norris Hill. Fire exhibits extreme behavior with tree torching and rapid spread across 3,500 acres.
Sources: Lightning-caused fire closes U.S. 287 north of McAllister, evacuation warnings issued (2024-08-16) Fire start reported in Madison County (2024-08-16)
Aug 16, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 evacuation warning issued for Bradley Creek area, Shining Mountains West subdivision, and US Highway 287 between mile markers 61-64. Lightning-caused McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres with 0% containment near Norris and Ennis Lake.
Sources: Update: McAllister Fire tops 3K acres (2024-08-17) Fire start reported in Madison County (2024-08-16)

McAllister Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 17, 2024 Other
US Highway 287 reopened after cooler weather conditions helped moderate McAllister Fire behavior. Evacuation warning remains in effect for Bradley Creek and Shining Mountains West areas as fire continues burning at 3,500 acres with 0% containment.
Sources: McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake, U.S. 287 reopens | Butte News | montanarightnow.com (2024-08-17) Update: McAllister Fire tops 3K acres (2024-08-17)
Aug 16, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 evacuation warning issued for Bradley Creek area, Shining Mountains West subdivision, and US Highway 287 between mile markers 61-64. Lightning-caused McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres with 0% containment near Norris and Ennis Lake.
Sources: McAllister Fire grows to 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake and Norris | Explore Big Sky (2024-08-17) Fire start reported in Madison County (2024-08-16) McAllister Fire burns 3,500 acres near Ennis Lake, U.S. 287 reopens | | easternprogress.com (2024-08-17)
Aug 16, 2024 Road closure
US Highway 287 closed from McAllister to Norris Road due to McAllister Fire jumping the highway near Norris Hill. Fire exhibits extreme behavior with tree torching and rapid spread across 3,500 acres.
Sources: Lightning-caused fire closes U.S. 287 north of McAllister, evacuation warnings issued (2024-08-16) Fire start reported in Madison County (2024-08-16)

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