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Fuels reduction shields Garnet Ghost Town from fire danger The Anderson Hill Fire burning in Granite and Powell counties has now burned almost 800 acres, and its burning dangerously close to one of Montanas favorite landmarks, Garnet Ghost Town. By: Megan Mannering and last updated 2021-07-22 18:36:12-04 GARNET GHOST TOWN — The Anderson Hill Fire burning in Granite and Powell counties has now burned almost 800 acres and is dangerously close to one of Montanas favorite landm...

Garnet Ghost Town remains closed due to Anderson Hill Fire MT DNRC and last updated 2021-07-18 17:40:10-04 Garnet Ghost Town Historic Site and the surrounding area remain closed on Sunday as fire crews continue battling the Anderson Hill Fire in Granite and Powell counties, one mile southeast of Garnet Ghost Town. The Anderson Hill Fire was first reported on Thursday. Initially estimated to be 10 acres, it grew rapidly despite an initial aggressive attack from the air. Aerial mapping on Saturda...

Harris Hill Fire burning north of Joliet. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, county emergency services, and Joliet Volunteer Fire, the evacuation orders are placed on the Cole Creek Road and Stene Road areas. Road closures include Cole Creek Road from Highway 212 to Bellion Road, all of Bellion Road, and both entrances of Farewell Road. As of the press release at noon, no structure losses were reported. Fire and county officials say the fire was caused by lightning and is...

Remains of Polson man reported missing found in Missoula County courtesy photo By: MTN News and last updated 2021-04-22 17:55:45-04 POLSON — The human remains of a missing Polson man have been found near the Garnet Ghost Town Ben Griffing, 62, was reported missing to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 4, 2021. It was reported he had left town to go hiking and winter camping and the last contact with Griffing was made in Missoula on Jan. 22, 2021, according to La...

Remains of Polson man reported missing have been found courtesy photo By: MTN News and last updated 2021-04-22 13:58:20-04 POLSON — The remains of a missing Polson man have been found near the Garnet Ghost Town Ben Griffing, 62 years old, was reported missing to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office on February 4, 2021. It was reported he had left town to go hiking and winter camping and the last contact with Griffing was made in Missoula on January 22, 2021, according to...

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