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Karen Anderson

Niarada Fire - FF on Dozer Line August 7, 2023 - Credit: Inciweb

Montana Firewatch 2023 August 8th Update

The Stadium Creek Fire was reported during the afternoon of Sunday, July 30th. The fire is burning on an east-facing slope in the Stadium Creek drainage between Gorge and Cannon Creeks, located within the Bob Marshall Wilderness on the Spotted Bear Ranger District. This fire as of August 6th

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Police Make Arrest on 10th Ave NW

August 3, 2023 Drug Task Force Investigation GREAT FALLS, Montana – August 2, 2023, the Russell Country Drug Task Force (RCDTF) launched an operation to arrest known drug traffickers operating in Great Falls. The operation resulted in the Great Falls Police Department’s High Risk Unit being deployed to the residence

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Home Destroyed in Overnight Fire in Great Falls

On the evening of July 30th, a trailer house fire at 1436 8th Ave NW was reported. Great Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched and arrived moments later. Engine 2 was the first to arrive on scene and found the trailer to be fully engulfed in fire. The fire was threatening

Colt Fire on July 24 looking north from southeast part of the fire Credit: Inciweb

Colt Fire

The Colt Fire started 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake on Monday, July 17, which was reportedly started by lightning. This fire as of July 30th was 6,177 acres in size with 6% containment. Firefighters have been working hard to control the fire, which has increased due to higher