The Hilger Valley Fire was first discovered by local and DNRC engines on Monday, June 9 at 2:10 p.m. 20 miles north of Helena, MT near Gates of the Mountains on Interstate 15. 

The DNRC is using every available resource to fully suppress the fire through safe, aggressive initial attack. Ground crews and engines are working in coordination with aerial resources to slow fire's spread.

Current resources on scene include: 3 Type 2 Helicopters; 1 hand crew; 1 module; 3 large air tankers; 1 very large air tanker; multiple engines. Additional resources have been ordered and are enroute to the incident.