Fire Watch

'Roundup DES' Facebook page lists evacuations; no size estimate for Wilson Fire

Posted: Sep 22, 2012 7:15 PM by Q2 News

BILLINGS- According to the Roundup Disaster and Emergency Services Facebook page, evacuations have been ordered for those living in close vicinity to the Wilson Fire burning off of Johnny's Coal Road off of Highway 87 southeast of Roundup.

Here is the latest entry from that page:

'Fire is moving West. There were mandatory evacuations for some of those on Johnny's Coal Road. Those on the west side of the hwy from Johnny's Coal, including Juniper, Canyon, and Ambush, are on pre-evacuation. Acres burned at this time are unknown. There are 25 engines, 2 helicopters, and 4 dozers on this fire. Red Cross is set up at St. Benedicts Church. More info to follow.'

The update was posted on the DES page shortly after 6:30 p.m. .

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The credit for the picture accompanying this story goes to Steve Rhoda.