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Montana Wildfire Update For July 17, 2021


Harris Hill Fire burning north of Joliet.
According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, county emergency services, and Joliet Volunteer Fire, the evacuation orders are placed on the Cole Creek Road and Stene Road areas. Road closures include Cole Creek Road from Highway 212 to Bellion Road, all of Bellion Road, and both entrances of Farewell Road.
As of the press release at noon, no structure losses were reported.
Fire and county officials say the fire was caused by lightning and is burning about 2,500 acres with 0% containment.
According to a Facebook post by the Red Lodge Fire Rescue a Red Lodge Fire engine was burned over Friday while fighting the Harris Fire. The post says the two-person engine crew was attacking the fire when the wind suddenly shifted and the fire overtook them. One of the firefighters who suffered severe burns was flown to Salt Lake City for treatment. ....

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