The Central Park Fire scorched about 6 acres on private land near Interstate 90 mile marker 292, and its cause was undetermined as of Wednesday, according to the National Interagency Wildfire Enterprise Geospatial Portal.
After 30 hours of firefighting, Manhattan Volunteer Fire Department finished mopping up operations there on Saturday evening.
“However, the work was not over. Hoses had to be cleaned, dry ones had to be reloaded, trucks had to be fueled, etc.,” reads a March 23 statement from the agency. “Sunday, MVFD was dispatched once again to this area for a potential hotspot. As a precautionary measure, the area was once again saturated with water to mitigate any further rekindling of the fire.”
The wildfire ignited March 20, and firefighters from multiple agencies were on scene through the night. Agencies included DNRC, which sent a helicopter, Central Valley Fire, Amsterdam Rural Fire, Gallatin Gateway Fire Department, and Gallatin County Emergency Management.
“Our volunteers are great and we appreciate the time they selflessly give,” reads the statement from Manhattan Volunteer Fire Department.