Marion Fire District
UPDATE #2 on Valley Creek Fire. The fire is approximately 60% contained. According to Chief Mast, firefighters got hose laid all the way around it before noon today. That’s really working to knock down the heat. Updated size is 102.8 acres.
UPDATE on Valley Creek Fire. Chief Mast said, “We got dozer line in all around the fire and hose lays around all of it except about 1/2 mile. Really did good work [yesterday].”
The Valley Creek Fire near the Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge has grown to 75 acres. Heavy air support, equipment and manpower are hitting it. It’s believed to be human-caused. No structures are threatened.
Firefighters and aircraft are responding to a report of a several acre-size fire near the Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge. When we have more information, we will report it. So, no need to message us asking for updates, please.
We have multiple call outs for downed power lines and trees this morning. If you’re affected, please be patient and careful.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning today between noon and 10 PM (Saturday, August 29, 2020). A Red Flag Warning means high fire danger with increased probability of a quickly spreading vegetation fire in the area. Please, exercise caution with any activity that could cause a spark.
As reassurance to each of you that the future is still bright, we want to remind our community that we have an active cadet program. If you have a teenager who is at least 15-years-old and who interested in learning the skills and character required to be a firefighter, please contact us. Marion firefighters and fire cadets doing hoseline training...
The Lobo Trail Fire was a lightning holdover from August 19th. It was contained and completely extinguished on August 20th. It only grew to approximately 1/10th an acre. We thank those in our community who are vigilant and have promptly reported fires. We also appreciate good directions and those who are willing to meet us and show us the best...
Fire Update 8/20/2020 — Each fire is 100% contained, but will continue to be patrolled over the next several days. We would like to thank Montana DNRC for their support with both engines and air support to help control these fires quickly. As always, thank you to our community for your continued support! We love the community we serve and...
Early yesterday afternoon (Saturday, August 09, 2020) dispatch alerted Marion Fire to a structure fire on Lower Lost Prairie Road. Unfortunately, the property owners suffered a complete loss of the structure and a vehicle. The fire eventually covered 1.5 acres of property/wildland interface. The fire is 100% contained. We are grateful to DNRC and Fisher River Fire for their assistance...