Wildfire Roars To 2,000 Acres In 12 Hours Near Hamilton – State Headlines
The Roaring Lion Fire has mushroomed to over 2,000 acres in less than 12 hours just south of Hamilton. 500 homes evacuated, some structures have burned.
Arson fire destroys several vehicles in the Hilton Inn parking lot in Missoula. Suspects still at large.
RyanZinke and Denise Juneau spar over federal lands policies.
Sunny with smoky haze in western Montana today, high near 90.
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