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Wildfires Bacon Rind fire still chewing up trees in Yellowstone By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Sep 11, 2018 The fire burning in the northwestern corner of Yellowstone National Park came back to life last week, reminding people that it's still bumbling about in the woods south of Big Sky.
Fire Line Sure, it rained, but fire season isn't over By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 21, 2018 Rain caused hope across Montana on Monday.
Fire Line Evacuation order lifted for subdivision southwest of Ennis By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 20, 2018 Evacuation orders have been lifted for a portion of a subdivision southwest of Ennis as fire crews get a stronger handle on a nearby wildfire.
Fire Line Red flag warning in effect for south-central Montana through midnight Friday Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 17, 2018 Weather is going to be a concern for fire crews today as a cold front moves through southern Montana.
Fire Line Wigwam, Monument fires southwest of Ennis grew Wednesday Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 16, 2018 The two fires burning in the Gravelly Mountains southwest of Ennis showed significant growth on Wednesday, and both are now larger than 4,000 acres.
Fire Line Small fire starts across highway from Bacon Rind; Gravelly fire estimates adjusted By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 15, 2018 The latest: The Monument fire in the Gravelly Mountains is now estimated at 5,400 acres and is 5 percent contained, according to InciWeb.
Fire Line BLM, FWP order closures due to fires in Gravelly Mountains Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 14, 2018 Federal and state land managers have ordered closures due to the fires burning on the eastern side of the Gravelly Mountains southwest of Ennis.
Fire Line Helicopter drops slow Bacon Rind fire's crawl toward Highway 191 in Yellowstone Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 14, 2018 The fire smoldering in the northwestern corner of Yellowstone National Park was moving toward U.S. Highway 191 on Monday but a barrage of helicopter water drops slowed its eastward advance.
Wildfires Fires near Ennis spark evacuations, warnings Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 13, 2018 ENNIS— The smoke wasn't as bad as it was on Sunday, but people here could still see the plume rising from the Wigwam fire, a blaze that has already fried roughly 2,000 acres and prompted evacuations from a subdivision.
Fire Line New fires start in Gravelly Range Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 12, 2018 Updated 12:32 p.m. Aug. 13: The Wigwam fire is now estimated at 1,969 acres, according to new estimates.
