Drenching Rains Speed End to Observation Point Fire
First major fire in western Montana is being drowned with a drenching rain.
Observation Point Fire
Observation Fire Line to be Completed Friday, Containment Not Expected Till October
A line will be placed around the Observation Point Fire by Friday, but containment may take months.
Hamilton Area Fire Mushrooms To 1.5 Square Miles – State Headlines
The Observation Point Fire burning near Hamilton has grown to over 1.5 square miles, and a Type One Incident management team has taken over the fire.
Emergency Declaration in Ravalli County – State Headlines
Ravalli County Commissioners declared a state of emergency due to the rapid growth of the Observation Point Fire. No evacuations required yet.
UPDATE – Emergency Declared – Stage One Evacuation Notices Underway Near Observation Point Fire
Stage One evacuation notices going out over Observation Point Fire