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Sand Creek Fire Destroys Ski Shack and Chairlift at Maverick Mountain, Threatens Homes
Evacuation orders cover Elkhorn Hot Springs, Maverick Mountain and nearby communities as crews battle a fire that has burned 27,500 acres, officials said.
- The Beaverhead County Sheriff issued evacuations for the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes fires, covering communities from Billings Creek north to the Barnes Subdivision in Grasshopper Valley.
- Located 8 miles southeast of Wisdom, the Sand Creek Fire has burned over 27,500 acres; the Bobcat Lakes Fire spans over 9,000 acres 13 miles southwest of Wise River.
- Operations Section Chief Philip Knaub reported crews are protecting structures at Maverick Mountain and Elkhorn Hot Springs, with handlines built down to Grasshopper Creek to contain flames.
- Rancher Scott Mickelsen warned that financial distress threatens families unable to graze cattle on public lands, affecting those who "depend upon these lands for a living."
- Weather forecasts indicated a 50% chance of relief Thursday with showers and thunderstorms expected after 3 p.m., while officials held a community meeting at the Wise River Community Center.
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'An absolute firefight' saved Maverick Mountain, Elkhorn Hot Springs from Sand Creek fire
The team coordinating firefighting on the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes fires described the 'fire fight' that unfolded Tuesday as firefighters worked to save Maverick Mountain and Elkhorn Hot Springs.
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Ravaged by Sand Creek Fire, Sole Chairlift at Maverick Mountain, MT, Likely "Inoperable for Coming Ski Season"
Air tankers drop retardant over the Sand Creek Fire near Maverick Mountain. | Photo: Inside Climate News Firefighters have successfully saved all base area structures, snowcats, and heavy equipment at Maverick Mountain Ski Area as the Sand Creek Fire swept through southwest Montana, though the resort’s sole chairlift sustained extensive damage that will likely render it inoperable for the upcoming winter season. As of August 15, the wildfire has…
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