Montana Wildfire Update For July 15, 2021 mtpr.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mtpr.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Updated July 13, 2021 6:13 p.m.
Burnt Peak Fire
Kootenai National Forest fire officials say a pre-evacuation notice is in place for North Fork Keeler residents due to the Burnt Peak Fire burning over 900 acres southwest of Troy.
Officials say the fire is now within two miles of structures and heavy equipment is being used to improve access for firefighters.
Nearly 100 fire personnel are working the fire about nine miles southwest of Troy, which was sparked by lightning on July 7. Scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast this evening, but are expected to bring gusty winds and little to no precipitation to the area.
Montana Wildfire Update For July 08, 2021 mtpr.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mtpr.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Updated 1:12 p.m., July 11, 2021
The Missoula Sherriff’s office says an evacuation warning along Highway 12 from the Idaho border to Lolo Hot Springs remains in effect due to the Lolo Creek Fire. The warning was issued late Saturday night after the wildfire was first reported around 5 p.m.
According to the Lolo National Forest, the fire is estimated to be 12 acres in size and is burning between mile marker one and two along the Highway 12 corridor. Officials say the fire continues to burn actively in heavy dead and downed timber about a mile west of Highway 12. Officials say if you are traveling along the highway, do not stop.
Wildfire burning 50 acres near Troy
MTN News
and last updated 2021-07-08 18:02:52-04
LIBBY â Crews are battling a lightning-sparked wildfire that has grown to 50 acres on the Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County.
The Burnt Peak Fire was first spotted on Wednesday burning in timbered, steep terrain southeast of Burnt Peak in the Keeler Rattle Drainage.
Nearly 40 people have been assigned to the blaze with fire managers reporting additional resources have been ordered to the scene.
Smoke may be visible in the Troy area.
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