Fire crews responding to lightning-caused fires across the forest
The Lolo National Forest took on over 800 lightning strikes throughout the day on Wednesday. As a result, crews are actively responding to fires across several Districts, according to an update from the Lolo National Forest. The majority of the activity is reportedly occurring on the Plains-Thompson Falls, Superior and Ninemile Ranger Districts in the western portion of the forest in Sanders and Mineral Counties. The Thompson Creek Fire, located two and a half miles from Superior, was reported at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, and is holding at around three to five acres in size. So far, the Thompson P...