US EditionEvacuation Order Lifted for Residents Near Horn Fire in Montana
Crews from multiple agencies are working to contain the lightning-caused Horn Fire, which has grown to 2,505 acres, with evacuation warnings issued for nearby residents.
- The Horn Fire in Madison County, Montana, grew to 2,150 acres along Montana State Highway 87 on Aug. 13, 2025, prompting evacuations and road closure.
- The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday as winds of 10–20 mph gust up to 30 mph and relative humidity drops to 8%.
- Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and U.S. Forest Service deployed engines, two helicopters and air attack, working overnight to contain 25%.
- By August 15, the Madison County Sheriff's office lifted the evacuation order and reopened Montana Highway 87, though some county roads remain closed.
- Residents in Fremont County, Idaho received reverse 911 calls related to the fire, but Fremont County Emergency Management Coordinator Keith Richey said, `This is a technology issue, and there is no threat to Fremont County. Please ignore these calls`.
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Evacuation order lifted for residents near Horn Fire in Montana
The Horn Fire, burning along Montana State Highway 87, has grown to an estimated 2,150 acres, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several areas and a road closure. Residents east of Montana Highway 87 and south of US Highway 287 are being directed to evacuate immediately. Meanwhile, residents across the Idaho/Montana border in Fremont County, Idaho, have reported receiving reverse 911 calls related to the fire. Fremont County Emergency Man…
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