Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office announced Wednesday that the
Poverty Flats Fire spanning tens of thousands of acres is threatening more than 1,240 homes in and around Crow Agency and Hardin in Big Horn County. It’s also threatening infrastructure, utilities and roads in the area.
According to Brian Mischel, disaster and emergency services coordinator for Big Horn County, the fire is 53,000 acres and growing.
The fire started yesterday in pine and grass. It s 5% contained according to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
Gianforte’s office said in a press release that the state secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the federal government to offset the costs of fighting the fire.
Thorne Creek Fire grows to 10,000+ acres
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Montana Wildfire Update For July 28, 2021
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Thorne Creek fire burning 5,627 acres near Thompson Falls
Additional pre-evacuation warnings in effect
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THOMPSON FALLS â Pre-evacuation warnings are in effect for the Harlow and Ashley areas near the Thorne Creek fire thatâs burned 5,627 acres near Thompson Falls.
Additionally, the areas under an evacuation order are described as âresidences from Cougar Creek south to the intersection of Blue Slide Road and River View Lane, on the east side of Blue Slide Road in Graves North and South.â
Sanders County Sheriff s deputies went door-to-door Sunday making notifications and security measures are in place to protect private property.