Update: Firefighters take down wildfire in Four Dances area in Billings
Jul 22, 2026
Update 6:33 p.m.Lockwood Fire Chief Branden Stevens said the fire has likely grown to 30 or 40 acres, though the fire official estimate remains at five acres.The fire was difficult to tackle initially because of the terrain, but
firefighters called on multiple agencies, including air support, to beat back the flames, according to Stevens.Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, Stevens said.Fire resources remain on the scene, and firefighters are warning the public to stay clear of the area.The fire is listed at 0 percent contained, according to MTFire Info. The fire is burning on federal Bureau of Land Management land. The cause remains under investigation.Responding agencies included Billings, Shepherd and Huntley fire departments, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Bureau of Land Management and the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office.(original report)A wildfire was reported in the Four Dances Recreation area near Billings Wednesday afternoon.The fire was reported at 4:40 p.m. and is currently listed at five acres, according to MTFire Info.Temperatures in Billings are in the upper 80s, but the possibility of storm later in the evening could bode well for firefighting efforts.As of 5:40 p.m., firefighters appeared to have knocked down much of the flames.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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