Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office

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Dillon Montana
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PUBLIC NOTICE – ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO WILDFIREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDue to ongoing wildfire activity and changing fire con...
08/27/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE – ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO WILDFIRE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to ongoing wildfire activity and changing fire conditions, the following roads and areas are closed to all public access until further notice:

Road Closures:

● Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, from Old Canyon Road to Pettengill Campground.

These closures are implemented to protect the public, provide safe access for firefighting personnel and emergency responders, and allow fire crews to safely conduct suppression operations.

The public is asked to avoid the affected areas and do not attempt to bypass roadblocks or closure points. Any civilian located in the closed areas could be subject to criminal charges. Conditions may change rapidly, and additional roads may be closed as necessary.

Residents and travelers are encouraged to monitor official emergency-management and law-enforcement channels for updates regarding road closures, evacuation information, and changing fire conditions.

Please do not enter closed areas unless specifically authorized and accompanied by emergency personnel.

The safety of residents, visitors, firefighters, and emergency responders remains our highest priority.

Additional information will be provided as conditions allow.

Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Department
August 27, 2026

Because we can always use some feel good news!!! Sheriff Wendt rescued this cutie from the south interchange this mornin...
08/26/2026

Because we can always use some feel good news!!!

Sheriff Wendt rescued this cutie from the south interchange this morning.. Jack Kirkley, Ph. D UMW Emeritus Professor of Biology will safely deliver him to the Montana Raptor Conservation Center in Bozeman to be evaluated for injuries!! We believe he should have a full recovery ❤️‍🩹

Press Release — Bobcat Fire Moose Creek and Sugarloaf Hill Evacuation UpdateFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE BEAVERHEAD COUN...
08/18/2026

Press Release — Bobcat Fire Moose Creek and Sugarloaf Hill Evacuation Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE BEAVERHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Bobcat Fire, Moose Creek and Sugarloaf Hill Residents May Return to their Property

Residents who have been evacuated from areas of Moose Creek and Sugarloaf Hill area are being advised that they may return to their residences on Tuesday 8/18/2026. These area restrictions have been lifted. Je**ed Prairie will remain in the “SET” status.
The Scenic Byway will remain CLOSED!! There will be a strong Law Enforcement presence for the next couple weeks for the safety of residents and emergency responders.

Please use caution, remain vigilant. There will be fire personnel in the area for the next couple weeks.

Please see attached map of you have any questions.

Press Release — Grasshopper Valley Evacuation UpdateFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE BEAVERHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEGrass...
08/17/2026

Press Release — Grasshopper Valley Evacuation Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE BEAVERHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Grasshopper Valley Residents that were evacuated in the Shale Creek and Clark Creek area may return to their property 08/17/2026. These two evacuation areas have been moved to “SET” status. Everything above the Clark Creek and Shale Creek area are still in the “GO” status. Residents that had been evacuated in the Billings Creeks area and south, all restrictions have been removed and they may return to their properties. The scenic by way will remain CLOSED until further notice. DO NOT attempt take the by-way. There will be a strong law enforcement presence in the area for the next couple weeks.

Please see attached map of you have any questions.
Fire conditions can change rapidly. The public is encouraged to monitor official emergency notifications and follow directions from local authorities and fire personnel.

The safety of residents and emergency responders remains the highest priority.

Please use caution, remain vigilant, and be prepared to evacuate when directed.

***Sand Creek / Bobcat Lakes Fire Area Closure***The Pioneer Mountain Scenic byway remains closed in the area's around ...
08/15/2026

***Sand Creek / Bobcat Lakes Fire Area Closure***

The Pioneer Mountain Scenic byway remains closed in the area's around the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes fires.

Traffic restrictions will be increased to this area and will include full stoppage of local traffic due to dangers posed to the public by the affected areas. Fire crews are continuing to work to prevent expansion of the fire around the Polaris/Grasshopper area and traffic activity is interfering with efforts to quickly contain hotspots.

AVOID THIS AREA UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE

THIS NOTIFICATION IS ONLY FOR AREA JUST BELOW MAVERICK MOUNTAIN at this time!! Residents who have been evacuated from ...
08/14/2026

THIS NOTIFICATION IS ONLY FOR AREA JUST BELOW MAVERICK MOUNTAIN at this time!!

Residents who have been evacuated from areas of Grasshopper Valley are being advised that they may temporarily return to their residences between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 to retrieve essential belongings and check on their property. There will be a check-in sheet with the Law Enforcement at the road block. All people entering the area must provide and ID, address they are entering and time stamp their entry and exit of the effected area.

Press Release — Grasshopper Valley Evacuation UpdateFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE BEAVERHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEGrass...
08/14/2026

Press Release — Grasshopper Valley Evacuation Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE BEAVERHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Grasshopper Valley Residents May Temporarily Return to Retrieve Property

Residents who have been evacuated from areas of Grasshopper Valley are being advised that they may temporarily return to their residences between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 to retrieve essential belongings and check on their property. There will be a check-in sheet with the Law Enforcement at the road block. All people entering the area must provide and ID, address they are entering and time stamp their entry and exit of the effected area.

Due to changing fire conditions and the potential for increased fire danger, all residents must vacate the area no later than 12:00 p.m. Residents are urged to remain alert, follow all instructions from emergency personnel, and be prepared to leave immediately if conditions change.

This temporary access period is intended to allow residents an opportunity to retrieve necessary items while conditions permit. This will be evaluated day to day to allow access or restrict it. Residents should not delay their departure and must be out of the area by 12:00 p.m.

Fire conditions can change rapidly. The public is encouraged to monitor official emergency notifications and follow directions from local authorities and fire personnel.

The safety of residents and emergency responders remains the highest priority.

Please use caution, remain vigilant, and be prepared to evacuate when directed.

UPDATE from the Beaverhead County Sheriff - Sand creek fire Vigilante has restored power to Old Canyon Road and Elkhorn ...
08/13/2026

UPDATE from the Beaverhead County Sheriff - Sand creek fire

Vigilante has restored power to Old Canyon Road and Elkhorn hot spring area to test the lines. Please still avoid the area it is an ACTIVE FIRE and we will notify when residence can return to the area.

Thursday August 13,2026
08/13/2026

Thursday August 13,2026

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2 S Pacific Street Ste 16
Dillon, MT
59725

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