HELENA, Mont. — The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has issued a closure order for the Jericho Mountain Fire, now at 188 acres, to ensure public safety and aid firefighting efforts.
The closure affects part of the Boulder Mountains, about 17 miles southwest of Helena, including the Continental Divide Trail between Macdonald Pass and Luttrell.
While Cromwell-Dixon Campground and Quigley Group Use Site remain open, several roads are closed.
The fire was first reported on June 18th.
Updates and reroute details are available on the Forest Service website.
