Published 4 hours ago • loading... • Updated 4 hours agoShow Less Icon'An absolute firefight': Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes wildfires boosted by 'red flag days' Summary by Helena Independent RecordThe Sand Creek wildfire damaged the lift at Maverick Mountain Ski area in August. Other ski structures survived. Elkhorn Hot Springs escaped major damage. 'Red flag days' exacerbated the fires.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconHelena Independent RecordCenterFactualityOwnership'An absolute firefight': Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes wildfires boosted by 'red flag days'The Sand Creek wildfire damaged the lift at Maverick Mountain Ski area in August. Other ski structures survived. Elkhorn Hot Springs escaped major damage. 'Red flag days' exacerbated the fires.4 hours ago·Helena, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated4 hours agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageHelena Independent Record broke the news in Helena, United States 4 hours ago on Friday, October 30, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsWildfires Plus IconMontana, United States Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsWildfires Plus IconMontana, United States Plus IconShow All