The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is managing an active wildfire called the Ant Park Fire, located approximately one mile south of Lost Fork Ridge, according to a public update posted August 8. Northern Rockies Team 8, led by Incident Commander Nathan Stephens, is overseeing the response.
The forest service has established a dedicated information line for the fire at 406-420-3015, staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and a fire-specific email address at 2026.antpark@firenet.gov. Incident information is also available through InciWeb at the fire's dedicated page. No containment percentage was listed in Friday's update.
The Ant Park Fire is one of multiple active fires burning on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest this week, contributing to the air quality alert that covers Lewis and Clark County through Saturday morning. Residents near the Lost Fork Ridge area should monitor InciWeb and the forest service's social media for updates on any closures or evacuation advisories as conditions develop.