Millie Fire Closed Areas Re-Opened at 6:oo AM September 28
Incident: Millie Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/28/2012
For Immediate Release Contact: Joe Mazzeo
Date: September 27, 2012 (406) 522-2537
Office Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Millie Fire Closed Areas to Re-open at 6:oo am September 28
Bozeman, MT... Bozeman District forest closures have been modified to allow more public access after being closed during firefighting operations on the Millie Fire. Firefighting activities continue in the South Cottonwood drainage, including helicopter operations. Please use caution and remain alert when accessing the re-opened areas. Please be aware that some areas remain closed for public safety and fire operations.
Storm Castle drainage- Open to Rat Flat
Garnet Lookout open
Spire Rock Camp Ground open
Little Bear Drainage- Open
Little Bear cabin open
Trail 417, Storm Castle Ridge Trail remains closed
South Cottonwood Drainage- Closed
Hyalite Drainage- Open with the following exceptions:
History Rock Trail 424 is open to the divide, but closed into South Cottonwood.
Blackmore Trail 423 is open to the divide, but closed into South Cottonwood
Main Fork Hyalite Trail 427 is open to Hyalite Peak. At the junction of 427 with Storm Castle Trail 185, Trail 185 is closed into South Cottonwood
"Don't let a wildfire be your fault - it could be an expensive mistake"
For more information, please contact the Millie Fire Information line at (406) 522-2537 and online at www.inciweb.org or search NRCG South Central Zone on Facebook.
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