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View Comments Although small in size, the Boulder 2700 Fire burning along the southeastern rim of Flathead Lake is currently categorized as the number one priority fire burning in the Northern Rockies geographic area. Just 1,200 acres in size, the Boulder 2700 Fire has already destroyed at least two dozen structures along the eastern shore of Flathead Lake and threatens another 250 along the U.S. Highway 35 corridor. The downdraft winds are what got them, Fire Information Officer C. T. Camel told the Lake County Leader on Sunday. Then it started spotting downhill and across the highway. The fire is burning in steep terrain with heavy, downed fuels. ....
Two large conservation easements approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission last Thursday drew fire for different reasons. This points to the difficulties of negotiating large agreements that benefit public access as well as landowners. Such agreements in the future will be in the hands of a new Fish, Wildlife & Parks director and fresh leadership in the governorâs office and Legislature. Whatâs more, the terms of three members of the Fish and Wildlife Commission expire at the end of the year and one member resigned this fall. Glasgow resident Andrew McKean was appointed to fill Logan Brower s term. McKean will face Senate confirmation. That means Gov.-elect Greg Gianforte can name three â possibly four if McKean s nomination is rejected â people to the five-member board. ....