The Mussigbrod fire has spotted across the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, near Cub Creek, but hasn't made any runs toward the north or toward homes downstream along the East Fork. The fire danger near the Mussigbrod fire has led to a continued closure of several county and forest roads. The Big Hole National Battlefield visitor center has reopened, but the battlefield area itself remains closed. The parking area used to reach the battlefield is being used by fire fighters as a staging area. Near Dillon, fire fighters responded to a fire report near Browne's Lake on Monday.
Officials believe it started several days ago from lightning.
The fire was attacked yesterday by a retardant bomber and a helicopter.