McAllister Fire Active 2025
Started: Aug 18
3,560 acre
95% contained
Wildfire
McAllister Fire Live Perimeter Growth
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.
Aug 20, 2024
Other
McAllister Fire reaches 50% containment at 3,560 acres. Fire perimeters showing signs of cooling with reduced fire activity.
Aug 18, 2024
Other
McAllister Fire reaches 30% containment at 3,500 acres. Fire behavior changes to creeping and smoldering. Evacuation warning remains in effect for Bradley Creek and Shining Mountains West areas.
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
Road closure
US Highway 287 reopened after cooler weather conditions helped moderate McAllister Fire behavior. Fire continues at 3,500 acres with evacuation warning remaining in effect for affected areas.
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)
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Percent Contained:
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