Bivens Creek Fire Rages Near Virginia City, Officials Warn of Worsening Conditions

Bivens Creek fire rages near Virginia City, officials warn of worsening conditions

MADISON COUNTY, Mont. – The Bivens Creek Fire, located about 15 miles northwest of Virginia City, has burned nearly 2,000 acres with no containment reported.

Madison County wildfires uncontained as firefighting efforts intensify

The Bivens Creek and Cloudrest Fires remain active; The Bivens Creek Fire is at 1,932 acres, and the Cloudrest Fire is at 1,156 acres.The Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 6 assumed control of both fires on August 17, bringing additional resources for full suppression efforts.Weather conditions contributed to reduced fire activity over the weekend, but warmer temperatures and lower humidity are expected Monday.Increased smoke may…

Bivens Creek and Cloudrest fires uncontained as firefighting efforts intensify

The Bivens Creek and Cloudrest Fires remain active; The Bivens Creek Fire is at 1,932 acres, and the Cloudrest Fire is at 1,156 acres.The Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 6 assumed control of both fires on August 17, bringing additional resources for full suppression efforts.Weather conditions contributed to reduced fire activity over the weekend, but warmer temperatures and lower humidity are expected today. Increased smoke may…