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Nature Grove Fire Update | Missoula News
The Nature Grove Fire east of Hamilton is now 1,141 acres and growing due to dry, warm weather — with 257 ground crews and 5 aircraft battling it. Gird Point is closed, Highway 38 between mileposts 10-23 has delays (up to 20 mins), and Black Bear Campground remains shut. Evacuation warnings still hold for those east of Skalkaho Hwy’s 1800 block. Fuel breaks are underway, containment is improving on the western flank, and drones are banned under a temporary flight restriction. Western Montana’s forecast: hotter, drier, then possible rain and thunderstorms by Wednesday — a mixed blessing for…
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