A prescribed burn designated as the Bear Gulch Rx fire was reported in Lewis and Clark County as of September 8, with zero acres recorded as burned at the time of the report. The cause of ignition was listed as undetermined.
The "Rx" designation indicates a planned, managed burn rather than a wildfire, though the undetermined cause notation and the zero-acre size suggest the fire may have been in early stages or had not yet progressed at the time of reporting. No structures or evacuations were mentioned in the incident report.
Residents near Bear Gulch should monitor local fire agency communications for updates, particularly given seasonal fire conditions in the Helena area.