Rain dampens some fires, misses others, causes landslides
Light rain and cool temperatures through midweek were expected to reduce fire spread, but drier, warmer conditions toward the weekend could foment an increase in fire activity.
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Light rain and cool temperatures through midweek were expected to reduce fire spread, but drier, warmer conditions toward the weekend could foment an increase in fire activity.
SIDNEY FIRE An infrared mapping flight conducted Monday shows the Sidney Fire, which is 7-8 miles south of Highway 2 in the northwest tip of the Pondera
The Niarada Fire a dozen miles west of Elmo has burned over 18,000 acres with containment growing to 25%.
The Big Knife Fire burning east of Arlee has burned over 4,800 acres as of Tuesday.
The Niarada Fire a dozen miles west of Elmo has burned over 18,000 acres with containment growing to 25%.