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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.
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Meagher Co. Sheriff s Office issues pre-evacuation warning for Smith River corridor
U.S. Forest Service
and last updated 2021-07-11 16:54:31-04
HELENA â The Meagher County Sheriff s Office has issued pre-evacuation warnings for parts of the Smith River corridor
The order covers from the Camp Baker put-in point north to Blacktail Creek, about a 10 mile stretch of the river.
There are about half a dozen campsites along that portion of the Smith.
The Ellis Fire is burning just west of the Smith River. Estimates this morning put the fire at around 215 acres. It is being managed as part of the Divide Complex of fires.