Fire Updates – Good News for Lincoln and Dearborn Areas

• New updates in the last 24 hours show headway being made on two fires near Great Falls, Montana
• The Montana DNRC reports crews are beginning cleanup of Sucker Creek and Dearborn fires
• Montana has seen 1342 fires this year, with 34 igniting within the last 24 hours

Fire Season in Montana is a Long Haul from Spring to Fall

In the months between May and September, Montana is at its highest risk of wildfires creating havoc in the forests or prairies of the state.

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Despite recent showers in areas of the state, concern still remains about lower humidity outside but also thunderstorms bringing lighting.  Those problems are also compounded with several areas still under drought conditions in Montana.

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Fire Updates - Good News for Lincoln and Dearborn Areas

According to mtfireinfo.org, within the last 24 hours in Montana, 34 new fires popped up across the state.  Thankfully those fires and most that are currently burning are less than 500 acres.  The largest is the Monettes Fire in northcentral Montana at 455 acres.

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Of the 1342 fires so far this year, 2 have been ignited near Great Falls.  The Sucker Creek Fire near Lincoln and Dearborn fires are relatively small but have still been of concern due to recent weather patterns.

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Keeping Tabs

The Montana DNRC is reporting good news for those two areas in the last 24 hours.  The agency states that the 80-acre Sucker Creek Fire:

helicopters assisted ground crews to keep the fire in its existing footprint. Today, firefighters are working to maintain the existing perimeter and commence mop-up operations.  Portions of Sucker Creek and Copper Creek Roads are closed due to fire suppression operations. Please avoid these areas to ensure public and firefighter safety.

crews will be checking for and extinguishing any remaining hotspots and patrolling the lines. There may be visible smoke off of HWY 287