Sawlog Fire Near Wise River Grows To Approximately 475 Acres, Firefighting Efforts Continue

WISER RIVER, MT – The Beaverhead-Deerlodge Forest released an update Friday evening on the ongoing Sawlog Fire, located past Wise River.

With 31 firefighters on scene and a light helicopter assisting with water bucket drops, efforts today focused on controlling the area where the fire was advancing east of Sawlog Road. Fire crews faced windy conditions until mid-afternoon, with relative humidity dropping to the mid-teens, complicating suppression efforts.

Late this afternoon, the fire was mapped at approximately 475 acres. An additional 20-person crew is expected to arrive in the morning to support ongoing containment activities.

Fire investigators continue their work as well, aiming to determine the fire’s point of origin. Their investigation will proceed tomorrow, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.