The ~20 acre Robertson Draw Fire that started on Sunday June 13th grew to ~2,000 acres by Tuesday morning, June 15th, and prompted evacuation of camp Tuesday night as the fire that was fueled by record high temperatures and gusty winds made a 9 mine run, expanding to ~20,000 acres by Wednesday morning.  The Howell Gulch YBRA camp did evacuate but no buildings were impacted and the evacuation order was lifted on June 16th at 8:00 pm.  All camp attendees and staff have been allowed back to camp.  This is very good news and although we need to be vigilant as the fire fighting and prevention efforts continue, camp is still open.  As of the morning of June 17th, the fire was reported as 0% contained and 24,273 acres had been burned.  For any inquiries, please contact ybrapresident@gmail.com.

Current information on the fire can be found in the following locations:  Inciweb and The Custer Gallatin National Forest Facebook Page

Visitors such as potential clients, YBRA alumni or other interested parties who wish to tour the camp should contact YBRA in advance either via phone, 815-790-0288 or via email at creasy6@gmail.com.