UPDATE: Sunday, June 30, 1:00 p.m.

Yellowstone County Emergency & General Services reports that firefighters remained on scene throughout the night and kept the fire within the fire line.

According to a Facebook update the agency posted around 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, the current burn area was estimated at 250.68 acres as of Sunday morning.

Motorists should be aware that firefighters and emergency vehicles will continue to enter and exit the scene in the area of ​​Skyway Drive or Alkali Creek Road on Sunday.

UPDATE: 8:30 p.m. – The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office said firefighters had the fire well under control after winds died down Saturday evening.

The YCSO says a fire line has formed around most of the fire, but the fire is still very active. Helicopters are still being used in the area to assist with firefighting efforts.

The emergency services are trying to contain the extent of the fire before nightfall. It is currently not possible to assess whether the fire can be contained.

According to the Yellowstone County DES, Alkali Creek Road has reopened and emergency crews are still working in the area.

UPDATE, 7:30 p.m. – Skyway Drive is reopened, but drivers are asked to be alert for fire trucks traveling to and from the fire scene.

UPDATE, 5:30 p.m. – Yellowstone County Emergency Management is calling the fire near Alkali Creek Road the “Bo Fire” and estimates the fire to be about 400 acres in size.

The agency said several emergency crews were on site to fight the fire and that no buildings had been destroyed so far.

What caused the forest fire is currently unknown.

Check back later for updates.

BILLINGS, Montana – The Billings Police Department (BPD) reports that Skyway Drive is temporarily closed as multiple fire crews work to contain a wildfire.

NonStop Local will continue to monitor the evolving situation and provide updates as they become available.