Bobcat Fire Updates and Evacuation Changes | Butte News

Residents in Moose Creek and Sugarloaf Hill can finally return home starting Tuesday, August 18th, as the Bobcat Fire threat eases — though Jerked Prairie remains under a set status and the Scenic Byway is still closed. Law enforcement will stay on scene for safety, urging everyone to remain vigilant. Meanwhile, crews battle the Sand Creek Fire (31,000+ acres, 1% contained) and Bobcat Lakes Fire (9,900 acres, 19% contained), with conditions calming enough to allow closer containment work. Communities north of Clark Creek and Shale Creek, including Elkhorn Hot Springs and Maverick Mountain, are still under GO evacuation orders. Beaverhead County remains under Stage One Fire Restrictions, and despite recent rain, fire behavior and flash flood risks persist. Stay tuned to the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office for updates — safety first. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e29ba6c2bce63d1