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Montana Fires Update: Containment and Evacuations | Butte News
Montana’s Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek fires are still raging, with the latter now at 31,000 acres and just 7% contained—while the former burns over 9,000 acres at 40% containment. Warmer, drier weather looms, raising fire risk, but thunderstorms may arrive overnight. Firefighters push forward on containment lines and protect structures in Grasshopper Valley. Evacuation orders have shifted: some areas reopened for residents—but caution is still urged. Helicopters and engines are deployed as crews battle flames, with incident commanders coordinating a massive response amid fluctuating fire…
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