Wildfire — Northwest Beaverhead County, Montana

2024-07-25 to 2024-07-31 · Northwest Beaverhead County, Montana

Event narrative

The Grouse Fire in the Pioneers (10 miles SW of Wise River) began July 25th, with cause being undetermined at the time of writing. As of late September the fire is 6,009 acres and is 50% contained. Fuels involved include subalpine fir, heavy timber, and large amounts of dead and downed fuels.

Wider weather episode

Wildfires that started late July are entered here.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.