Crews Contain 12.5-Acre Wildfire Near Ennis

ENNIS, Mont. — Firefighters contained a wildland fire that burned an estimated 12.5 acres near the Dry Creek Trail area Tuesday evening.

The Madison Valley Rural Fire Department responded to the reported fire Aug. 18. Arriving crews found an active wildfire and immediately began suppression efforts while protecting nearby residences.

Several homes were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters worked to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported.

Because of the fire’s size and location, assistance was requested from several neighboring agencies.

Firefighters worked throughout the evening to establish access, contain the fire, protect properties and extinguish remaining hot spots. Crews remained at the scene late into the night, and equipment was left in the area for continued monitoring and mop-up operations.

The cause of the fire was not provided.

Responding Agencies

Agencies assisting with the incident included:

• Madison Valley Rural Fire Department

• Madison County Sheriff’s Office

• Madison Valley Emergency Medical Services

• Virginia City Fire Department

• Harrison Fire Department

• Big Sky Fire Department

• U.S. Forest Service fire crews

• Madison County Department of Emergency Services

• Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

The Madison Valley Rural Fire Department thanked the agencies, firefighters, first responders, landowners and community members who helped contain the fire safely.

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