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The Poverty Flats Fire is currently burning 65,941 acres with 80 percent containment Tuesday.
The County Assist Team (CAT) said in a release crews are reinforcing the fire line and still mopping up Tuesday. They are able to oversee risk by detecting and mapping more coal seams and snags.Â
Crews are patrolling the east side of the fire and started rehabilitation efforts.Â
Gusting ash that has the appearance of smoke may be visible.Â
The fire is substantially contained and CAT will hand over fire management to Big Horn County and Crow Agency Wednesday.
UPDATE: AUG. 2 AT 10:43 A.M.
The Poverty Flats Fire has not seen significant growth since Saturday, and is currently sized at about 67,000 acres with 60 percent containment Monday.
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HELENA, Mont. - The Montana National Guard is adding 25 personnel to state active duty to provide logistics and security support to the Lolo Complex Fire burning southwest of Missoula.
Beginning Tuesday, a 20 person hand crew will aid in the Alder Creek Fire located southwest of Butte.
On Wednesday, the CH-47 crew located in Helena and the UH-60 crew located in Billings will rotate in new personal to continue helicopter water bucket operations to aid the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). Â
The Montana National Guard will have activated 102 personnel for fire support this season by Wednesday, according to a release.
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