Burnt Peak fire grows to over 3,000 acres
Pre-evacuation notices remain in effect
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and last updated 2021-07-29 19:53:03-04
TROY â The Burnt Peak fire outside of Troy has grown to 3,097 acres and is 31% contained.
Pre-evacuation notices remain in place for residences in North Fork Keeler Creek area and residents should be prepared to leave if evacuations become necessary.
Fire managers note overnight rain raised humidity during the morning, but warmer afternoon temperatures returned and are expected to continue through Saturday.
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The Burnt Peak fire sparked by lightning July 7th burning southwest of Troy
The Kootenai National Forest enacted an area closure that includes North Fork Keeler Creek, Keeler/Rattle Creek, and Lime Butte roads.
Burnt Peak fire grows to over 3,000 acres
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Wildfires continue burning near Troy
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and last updated 2021-07-23 19:43:31-04
TROY â Fire managers report there has been little growth on the Burnt Peak Fire despite increased fire activity from gusty winds on Thursday.
The lightning-sparked blaze has burned 2,136 acres and is 15% contained. It s located 9 miles southwest of Troy.
Firefighters continue to patrol the existing containment lines and extend them to the north, towards Pony Mountain, and to the west, along Keeler Road.
The Friday update notes the potential for large fire growth will remain until significant rain or snow arrives on the fire area.
While there are no current evacuations, some residences in the area remain under a pre-evacuation notice.