EBS STAFF
A lightning-caused wildfire is burning in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, approximately 16 miles southwest of Helena. The Jericho Creek Fire is approximately 2,068 acres and is 41% contained, as of May 27, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service. Smoke is visible from the Helena area.
The team working the fire includes two hotshot crews, one dozer, two masticators, one excavator, one skidgine, one water tender, two engines, three suppression modules and a unmanned aircraft system module.
Fire crews were successful in initial containment, and forecasted precipitation is expected to help, according to the Forest Service
According to InciWeb, fire vehicle traffic will be heavy on Telegraph and Hahn Creek roads this week and the public is asked to avoid this area as well as the Continental Divide area south of MacDonald Pass to Minnehaha/Bryon Creek Road to give crews space to work.
