A blaze dubbed the Central Park Fire ignited Friday southeast of Manhattan, and firefighters were anticipated to be on scene through the night.
The fire was reportedly at least an acre in size on private land near the Interstate 90 mile marker 292. The area of the blaze included dense cottonwood trees, according to Gallatin County Emergency Management.
A DNRC helicopter was enroute to the fire as of 6:38 p.m. Friday, the agency indicated.
“Ground crews and the DNRC helicopter made good progress on the Central Park fire,” reads an 8:41 p.m. Friday statement from Gallatin County Emergency Management. “Crews will continue working through the night to put in lines, patrol and mop up. Cooler temps and possible moisture are predicted for tomorrow with gusty winds later in the day.”
The National Interagency Wildfire Enterprise Geospatial Portal listed the cause of the fire as undetermined as of 9 p.m. Friday.
“For firefighter and public safety, please avoid traveling in the area,” reads a statement from Gallatin County Emergency Management.