Officials with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation said on Tuesday, that the Lost Mine Loop fire on Upper Miller Creek Road would be 100% controlled by the end of the day.
It was confirmed on Monday morning that the Lost Mine Loop fire burning in the Upper Miller Creek area was caused by the exhaust from a hot chain saw on private property early Sunday afternoon.
So, if you have firefighter friends and one of them says that they're bored, maybe offer them a board game to play or go out for a beer or something. But definitely DON'T do what this woman did.
Fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association have moved the fire danger to “High” starting on Tuesday August 19.
It is fire season here in western Montana. For us, we are used to the thought of living with smoke. It is almost like a fifth season. But, other parts of the U.S. are also experiencing wildfires. A video has surfaced on the web of a fire in Colorado that developed into a fire tornado...