Colt Fire evacuation orders remain in effect near Seeley Lake mtpr.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mtpr.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
SKYLAR RISPENS
Portia Fleming fell asleep on the couch at her home at Finley Point Estates watching a movie Saturday night, only to be awakened by her daughter warning of the Boulder 2700 fire nearing their property.
As she approached her window, she saw the fire burning just east of her home. Ash fell from the night sky, settling like soft snow on the ground outside.
Fleming sprang into action and got dressed before heading to the nearby fire department for an update. She arrived at the fire department around 11:20 p.m. and was told she didnât need to evacuate yet.
Montana Wildfire Update For July 08, 2021 mtpr.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mtpr.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Updated 1:12 p.m., July 11, 2021
The Missoula Sherriff’s office says an evacuation warning along Highway 12 from the Idaho border to Lolo Hot Springs remains in effect due to the Lolo Creek Fire. The warning was issued late Saturday night after the wildfire was first reported around 5 p.m.
According to the Lolo National Forest, the fire is estimated to be 12 acres in size and is burning between mile marker one and two along the Highway 12 corridor. Officials say the fire continues to burn actively in heavy dead and downed timber about a mile west of Highway 12. Officials say if you are traveling along the highway, do not stop.