forestry firegeezer on 30 Jul 2007 07:57 am
Montana Wildfires Unchecked
THE WILDFIRE SITUATION IN WESTERN MONTANA worsened yesterday as the dry air and fuel load fed rapidly-growing fires. The Skyland fire blossomed from 1,000 acres to 5,000 acres in just 24 hours and is now only 2% contained.
Skyland Fire
U.S. Forestry Service photo
The Meriwether fire has charred 10 sq. miles so far and containment fell from 15% to 10%. The Ahorn fire west of Augusta grew by 1,000 acres to 16,870 acres, crossing Ahorn Creek on the west side. More than 340 personnel were on scene, and the blaze was 13 percent contained, fire officials said.
The Missoulian has the latest news HERE.
Current map of all active wildfires HERE.
