One year after a fire damaged equipment at Montana’s Lewis and Clark County fairgrounds, 95% of items are replaced, with recovery ongoing.

One year after a fire destroyed equipment and vehicles at the Lewis and Clark County fairgrounds on February 20, 2025, recovery is underway with about 95% of lost items replaced. The blaze, which caused over $280,000 in damage but spared the building, remains under investigation with no confirmed cause and no suspicion of foul play. County funding and insurance covered costs, and a prefabricated structure is planned on the intact foundation, though completion may be delayed beyond summer. Regular safety inspections continue to prevent future incidents.