Fire crews continued efforts Sunday to contain several wildfires burning across the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, with most fires now fully contained or showing minimal activity.
Upper Willow 2 Fire
Located 13 miles northwest of Philipsburg, crews secured firelines and focused on mop-up operations. Firefighters reported minimal residual heat while gridding the 14-acre burn area.
Beaver Creek Fire
Southwest of Ennis in the Snowcrest Range, the Beaver Creek Fire received rain overnight. No smoke was visible Sunday, and the fire remains fully contained at under 1 acre.
North Fork Fire
Burning near Skalkaho Pass, about two miles southeast of Crystal Creek Campground, firefighters continued mop-up work and confirmed containment at 3 acres.
Stewart Meadows Fire
Located in the Pioneer Mountains northeast of Jackson, this fire showed little activity. Crews worked through the day until thunderstorms forced them to retreat. The fire remains under 1 acre and is contained. Firefighters are camping near the site overnight.
Windy Point Fire
A new start in the South Elkhorns, this lightning-caused fire was quickly contained by two engine crews at less than 1 acre.
