08/18/2026
On the evening of August 17th, Madison Valley Rural Fire Department was dispatched to a reported wildland fire in the Dry Creek Trail area near Ennis.
Upon arrival, crews encountered an active wildland fire and immediately began suppression efforts and protecting nearby residences. Due to the size and location of the fire, additional resources were requested from several neighboring agencies which included Madison County Sheriffs office, Madison Valley EMS, Virginia City Fire Department, Harrison Fire Department, Big Sky Fire Department, US Forest Service Fire Crews, Madison County Department of Emergency Services, and DNRC.
Firefighters worked throughout the evening to contain the fire, establish access, protect nearby properties, and extinguish remaining hot spots. Several residences in the area were evacuated as a precaution while crews worked to bring the fire under control.
Multiple fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, and wildland-fire resources assisted throughout the incident. Crews remained on scene late into the night, with equipment left in the area for continued monitoring and mop-up operations.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the fire was successfully contained. An estimated 12 and a half acres were burned.
MVRFD would like to thank all of the agencies, firefighters, first responders, landowners, and community members who assisted during the incident. The cooperation between everyone involved played an important role in bringing the fire under control safely.
