Fire Fighters On Scene Of A Wildfire Near Bachelor Mountain (Updated)

From Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Facebook Page:

Good evening. Firefighters from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Montana DNRC are responding to a report of a wildfire in the Watson Creek area north of Bachelor Mountain, approximately 6 miles northwest of Grant. Estimated at 10 acres, the fire is burning on state land. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Additional updates will be posted when more information becomes available.

Update 06/26 7:25 A.M.

Located 6 miles northwest of Grant, the South Fork Fire was estimated at 48 acres last evening, burning in grass and sage on state land. Gusty winds pushed the fire, resulting in the increase in acreage from the initial report. The fire is reported to be 100% contained.

Firefighting resources will be on site again today, patrolling the perimeter of the fire area and mopping-up any residual hotspots.