Fourteen smokejumpers dropped into wildfire near Wisdom
Aug 01, 2026
Firefighters are currently battling multiple wildfires across the region.The Bobcat Lakes Fire is burning about 12 miles east of Wisdom and has grown to an estimated 224 acres. According to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Wildland F
ire Information Facebook page, the fire is burning through thick timber and heavy dead fuels and is very active on the north and northeast sides.14 smokejumpers parachuted into the area last evening. Aircraft and fire engines are also on the scene. More firefighters will arrive today and over the next few days.A large smoke column will likely be visible from surrounding areas today. Fire managers are asking the public to stay off the Pettengill Creek and Lacey Creek trails for safety.Crews are making progress on the Edward Creek Fire, which is burning about 14 miles southeast of Anaconda and 6 miles south of Fairmont Hot Springs. That fire is currently held to about 1 acre. Firefighters have cut a line around 75 percent of the fire, and a helicopter is dropping water to cool down hot spots.The Big Gulch Fire northeast of Butte is now fully contained. Crews have mopped up the hot spots.A red flag warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday, meaning weather conditions could cause wildfires to start and spread quickly.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
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