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While much of the attention in western Montana remains focused on the high-profile Elmo fire near Flathead Lake, fire officials in Missoula County have been busy as well.
As experts warn of increased wildland fire risks, Treasure, Bighorn and Musselshell counties all entered Stage 1 fire restrictions this week.
Montana's fire season is expected to increase activity as fuels are drying out after the cool spring.
The Moose fire has top priority for aircraft support in the nation. It's now charted at 35,739 acres.
A malfunctioning freight train is suspected of torching about 345 acres of grass near the Wye freeway intersection west of Missoula on Saturday.