US EditionJericho Mountain fire burning west of Helena in Powell County
- On June 15, 2025, the Jericho Mountain Fire ignited in a remote area located approximately five miles to the south of MacDonald Pass within Montana’s Lewis and Clark National Forest.
- The fire began in a remote area burning heavy, dead, and downed ponderosa pine trees amid calm weather but with hot, dry conditions expected.
- By Sunday afternoon, the fire had expanded to 30 acres, advancing south and west, while crews concentrated aerial efforts along the eastern edge to safeguard homes near Rimini.
- The U.S. Forest Service reported that, with containment remaining at 0%, they are deploying a type III incident management team and increasing efforts by using aircraft and additional heavy machinery to control the fire.
- Several agencies supported the initial firefighting efforts, and officials urged the public to stay away from the portion of the Continental Divide Trail located between MacDonald Pass and Luttrell due to active fire conditions and the risk of it spreading.
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Wildfire burning south of Macdonald Pass
The Lewis and Clark National Forest is reporting a wildfire burning around five miles south of MacDonald Pass in a remote area. On Sunday, air tankers could be seen making fire retardant drops around the fire's perimeter.(Watch air crews take on the Jericho Mountain Fire) Air crews take on the Jericho Mountain FireThe Jericho Mountain Fire was first reported Sunday morning, June 15, and had grown to an estimated 30 acres by the afternoon. The U.…
Wildfire burning south of MacDonald Pass
The Lewis and Clark National Forest is reporting a wildfire burning around five miles south of MacDonald Pass in a remote area.The Jericho Mountain Fire was first reported Sunday morning, June 15, and had grown to an estimated 30 acres by the afternoon. Forest Service, Montana DNRC, Baxendale and Elliston Volunteer Fire Department all assisted with initial response.Officials say the fire is burning in heavy, dead and downed trees and growing to …
Update: Air resources fighting wildfire burning south of MacDonald Pass
The Lewis and Clark National Forest is reporting a wildfire burning around five miles south of MacDonald Pass in a remote area. On Sunday, air tankers could be seen making fire retardant drops around the fire's perimeter.(Watch air crews take on the Jericho Mountain Fire) Air crews take on the Jericho Mountain FireThe Jericho Mountain Fire was first reported Sunday morning, June 15, and had grown to an estimated 30 acres by the afternoon. The U.…
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