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Montana fire officials estimate approximately 38 residences have been lost to fires this year, and roughly 600 people are displaced from their homes due to evacuation orders on nine fires.
That’s according to a readout from a wildfire briefing Gov. Greg Gianforte received Tuesday.
That readout says nearly a half million acres in Montana have burned. A little more than half of that total happened over the last week from new fire starts and growth from existing fires.
Of the 24 large fires in Montana, the state’s top priority is the 1,400-acre Boulder 2700 Fire, which is 0% contained.
There are 84 soldiers from the Montana National Guard helping to fight fires in the state. By this weekend, the state is expecting to have 200 soldiers helping with aviation, security, hand crews and other fire support.
Wildfire in Fergus County now at 27K+ acres
Wildfire in Fergus County now at 27K+ acres
and last updated 2021-08-03 21:25:17-04
FERGUS COUNTY â The Taylor Fire burning in Fergus County has burned about 27,178 acres as of Tuesday evening (August 3) due to dry conditions and changing winds; that figure is down slightly from Monday night s estimate. There is no containment yet and the cause of the fire is still unknown.
The fire is burning northeast of Denton and southwest of Winifred. At this point, there are no reports of injuries to people, or of damaged structures, but we have received some reports of livestock dying.
Taylor Fire in Fergus County grows to 20,000 + acres
FERGUS COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE
Fire north of Bear Springs Road in Fergus County
Posted at 2:22 PM, Aug 02, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-02 16:22:26-04
GREAT FALLS â The Taylor Fire that sparked on Sunday (August 1) between Denton and Winifred in Fergus County has now burned an estimated 20,622 acres, with no containment as of Monday afternoon. At this point, there are no reports of injuries or damaged structures, and no word on the suspected cause.
Ryan Peterson, the director of Disaster & Emergency Services for Fergus County, said in a news release, âBear Springs Road has been closed from the Taylor residence to Judith River, and Everson Road is closed where it intersects with Sunnyside Road,â he said. âWe advise the public to stay out of the area.â
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