Fire burns hundreds of acres west of Stevensville, prompts evacuation warning

Fire burns hundreds of acres west of Stevensville, prompts evacuation warning

The Ravalli County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation warning, meaning residents should be prepared for an evacuation order at any time, for residents near the base of St. Mary's Peak.

Evacuation Warnings issued for Sharott Fire on St. Mary's Peak west of Stevensville

UPDATE @ 5:06 p.m. on August 23, 2024:

Evacuation Warnings Issued in Response to Refugio Fire

This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Evacuation warnings were issued for parts of Refugio Canyon in the Gaviota area after a vegetation fire broke out around 11 p.m. on August 22. High winds overnight caused fire growth, which was listed at 86 acres and zero percent contained on Friday mo…

Evacuation orders issued at Sharrott Creek Fire near Stevensville

The Ravalli County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders due to a wildfire in the Saint Mary's Peak area.

Containment grows at McElwain Fire near Helmville

The lightning-sparked McElwain Fire is burning 10 miles west of Helmville in Powell County.