Wildfire — Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

2024-10-08 to 2024-10-31 · Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

The Meridian Fire started October 8th 40 miles south of Ennis in the Meridian Creek drainage, with cause being undetermined. The fire grew to 3,900 acres in total before operational objectives were completed early November. Fuels involved included live trees, dead lodgepole pines, and a layer of grass and litter.

Wider weather episode

Wildfires starting around mid-October will be documented here.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.