UPDATE: 9:16 a.m. - September 11, 2024
MTN has received new information from Granite County Sheriff Scott Dunkerson about evacuation warnings near the Daly Fire southeast of Hamilton.
Sheriff Dunkerson said in a statement on Wednesday morning that no evacuation warnings are in effect in the Gem Mountain area or the Stony Creek area.
"In regards to the media release sent out by Northern Rockies Team 5, managing the Daly Fire, issuing an evacuation warning in Granite Co. There was little to no coordination with the Granite County Sheriff's office in regards to this media release sent out issuing an evacuation warning in the Gem Mountain area, or any ranches in the area south and east of Stony Creek south and west of Rock Creek Road, and north of Hwy 38. [Therefore] there is no evacuation warning in effect in these areas. In the event of an evacuation, you will be contacted by the Sheriff or a Sheriff's Deputy.
Thank you,
Sheriff, Scott Dunkerson"
(first report: 10:37 a.m. - September 10, 2024)
Evacuation warnings are being issued for residences near the Railroad-Daly Fires southeast of Hamilton.
The evacuation warning includes the Gem Mountain area and nearby ranches, south and east of Stony Creek, south and west of Rock Creek Road, and north of Skalkaho Highway.
The Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, update shows the Daly Fire is at 6,080 with 6% containment. The Railroad Fire is at 632 and is 4% contained.
Skalkaho Highway is closed between the Black Bear Campground and the Crystal Creek Campground. However, officials note the closure could change due to recent fire activity. The Gird Point Lookout remains closed.
The Daly Fire continued to be pushed by northeasterly winds on Monday with isolated spotting and torching northeast of Stony Creek along the Ravalli County and Granite County lines.
Firefighters are working to determine point protection strategies for campgrounds, bridges in the area of the Daly Fire.
The Railroad Fire has seen little growth as it has moved into areas with limited vegetation and continuous rock scree.
There are 39 people assigned to the fires.
