Rice Ridge Fire Now Over 100,000 Acres – State Headlines
The Rice Ridge Fire, now the nation's top priority wildfire, has reached 100,000 acres.
Growth of Lolo Peak Fire leads to more evacuation orders and warnings.
Lolo garage fire causes stored ammunition to explode early Monday morning.
Sunshine, smoke and haze in western Montana, with highs near 80.
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