Windy Rock Fire (2025-08-15)
5,072 acre wildfire
(5% contained)
InciWeb page:
MTMTS Windy Rock Fire
Status:
Active
Size:
5,072 acre
Contained:
5%
Windy Rock Fire Live Perimeter Growth
Windy Rock Fire Fire Growth History
Windy Rock Fire Containment History
Windy Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Aug 29, 2024
Evacuation level 2
Evacuation order downgraded to warning for residents west of Cottonwood Creek, Dry Cottonwood Creek, and Kelley Creek. Areas east remain under evacuation. Fire at 3,986 acres, 0% contained with 734 personnel assigned.
Sources:
UPDATE: Evacuation orders downgraded for parts of Windy Rock Fire zone
(2024-08-29)
Evacuation orders downgraded for parts of Windy Rock Fire zone
(2024-08-29)
Aug 27, 2024
Other
FEMA authorizes federal Fire Management Assistance Grant funding to fight Windy Rock Fire. Fire threatening 179 structures near Helmville and Drummond with evacuation orders still in effect.
Sources:
FEMA authorizes funds to fight Montana's Windy Rock Fire
(2024-08-27)
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire Information | InciWeb
(2024-08-27)
Aug 25, 2024
Other
Northwest Team 2 Complex Incident Management Team assumes command of Windy Rock Fire from DNRC County Assist Team at 7 AM. Fire continues active spread under challenging weather conditions.
Sources:
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire Information | InciWeb
(2024-08-27)
Community meeting planned as 'challenging weather' on tap for Windy Rock fire
(2024-08-25)
Aug 22, 2024
Evacuation level 3
Emergency evacuation order (GO NOW) issued for all residents in OS Properties/Garnet Mountain Property Association - Reforestation area south of Helmville. Law enforcement conducting door-to-door evacuations.
Aug 15, 2024
Other
Bureau of Land Management closes all public lands in Powell County fire area due to Windy Rock Fire. Entry prohibited until further notice for public and firefighter safety.
Sources:
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire Information | InciWeb
(2024-08-27)
Windy Rock Fire burns about 100 acres in Powell County
(2024-08-15)
Aug 14, 2024
Other
Windy Rock Fire starts from lightning strike 15 miles northeast of Drummond, Montana. Initial size reported around 100 acres in Hoodoo Mountain Wilderness Area.
Sources:
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire Information | InciWeb
(2024-08-27)
Windy Rock Fire rages near Drummond, burns 3,426 acres
(2024-08-26)
Windy Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Aug 27, 2024
Other
FEMA authorizes federal Fire Management Assistance Grant funding to fight Windy Rock Fire. Fire threatening 179 structures near Helmville and Drummond with evacuation orders still in effect.
Sources:
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Montana's Windy Rock Fire | FEMA.gov
(2024-08-27)
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire Information | InciWeb
(2024-08-27)
Aug 25, 2024
Other
Northwest Team 2 Complex Incident Management Team assumes command of Windy Rock Fire from DNRC County Assist Team at 7 AM. Fire continues active spread under challenging weather conditions.
Sources:
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire Information | InciWeb
(2024-08-27)
Community meeting planned as 'challenging weather' on tap for Windy Rock fire
(2024-08-25)
Aug 22, 2024
Evacuation level 3
Emergency evacuation order (GO NOW) issued for all residents in OS Properties/Garnet Mountain Property Association - Reforestation area south of Helmville. Law enforcement conducting door-to-door evacuations.
Aug 15, 2024
Other
Bureau of Land Management closes all public lands in Powell County fire area due to Windy Rock Fire. Entry prohibited until further notice for public and firefighter safety.
Sources:
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire - | InciWeb
(2024-08-16)
Windy Rock Fire burns about 100 acres in Powell County
(2024-08-15)
Aug 14, 2024
Other
Windy Rock Fire starts from lightning strike 15 miles northeast of Drummond, Montana. Initial size reported around 100 acres in Hoodoo Mountain Wilderness Area.
Sources:
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire Information | InciWeb
(2024-08-27)
Windy Rock Fire rages near Drummond, burns 3,426 acres
(2024-08-26)
Windy Rock Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Aug 22, 2024
Evacuation level 3
Emergency evacuation order issued for all residents in OS Properties/GMPOA - Reforestation area south of Helmville. Law enforcement conducting door-to-door evacuations. Leave immediately.
Aug 15, 2024
Other
Bureau of Land Management closes all public lands in Powell County due to Windy Rock Fire. Entry prohibited until further notice to ensure public and firefighter safety.
Sources:
Mtmts Windy Rock Fire - | InciWeb
(2024-08-16)
Windy Rock Fire burns about 100 acres in Powell County
(2024-08-15)
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