Update 9 a.m. Tuesday
The Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Office provided this update Tuesday morning:
Update on the Green Mountain Fire south of Big Timber Montana: Last evening, the Sweetgrass County dispatch received a report of a fire at 8:00 p.m. near Green Mountain. The fire was located near the intersection of the East Boulder Road and the Main Boulder road. Fire fighters responded as well as the Sweetgrass County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office notified individuals in the area. Special thanks goes out to the assisting fire agencies: Columbus Rural fire, Park County Rural fire, DNRC, BLM and the US Forest Service. Fire Crews worked through the night and are still on scene. No evacuations were necessary.
Officials would like to remind people to not drive in the area unless absolutely necessary. Fire equipment and other heavy machinery will still be operating on the roadways and could pose a traffic hazard.
Once again we extend our deepest appreciation to the volunteers and residents in the area for their assistance and cooperation.
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BIG TIMBER - A wildfire was reported late Monday south of Big Timber.
The Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Office said on social media that residents in the area of East Boulder Road should monitor the situation, but no evacuations were immediately ordered.
"If you believe that you are in danger, you may leave if you so choose. At this time, you do not have to leave," the social media post states.
The sheriff's office said it would provide updates "if there is a significant change."
Officials confirmed early Tuesday the fire was still burning.
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