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HELENA, Mont., July 19, 2024 – The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest will implement fire restrictions across the forest effective Saturday, July 20 at 8 a.m. MDT. Stage 1 restrictions will be enacted across the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Under Stage 1 restrictions: Stove fires, campfires and charcoal fires are allowed ONLY at developed campgrounds and developed recreation sites where Forest Service metal fire rings are provided (see list of developed r...
Work to replace the Dalton Mountain Road Bridge is continuing. Sletten, the construction contractor, has removed the old bridge. Lewis and Clark County has graded the detour route, and Sletten applied magnesium chloride to control dust. Earlier this week, crews began building the contractor's work structure for the cranes and other equipment to utilize during construction. The first step, driving piles that will support the structure, is in progress and will continue into...
UPDATE: The fire buring in the Bear Gulch Area southwest of Lincoln had grown to an estimated 15-20 acres by midnight last night, July 14. According to Lincoln Fire Rescue , the fire is still actively burning. Firefighters are requesting that people stay off Herrin Lake and Dalton Mountain Roads if they don’t live in the area. People wanting to get a closer look at the fire by driving into the Bear Gulch area create a significant issues for firefighter and firefighting equipme...
