Timber Butte Fire Update

A new wildfire, named the Timber Butte fire, was reported this afternoon east of Dell, MT in the Timber Butte area, northwest of Dixon mountain. The fire is approximately 1,062 acres and was first reported as visible smoke near Little Water Canyon at approximately 3:00 p.m.

The fire is actively burning on all flanks, with torching, crowning and running through sagebrush. The fire is burning on land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

The fire is burning in a remote area within the Hidden Pasture Creek Wilderness Area.

For public safety, the forest is asking people to stay out of the area and away from Forest Road 1829, as increased fire equipment is expected.

Initial attack resources are on scene. Additional resources including multiple engines, hand crew, smoke jumpers, and aircraft are en route.