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Wildfire, fire management and air quality news for western Montana and the Northern Rockies.

UPDATE: Johnson Fire growth prompts new evacuations in Ravalli County

Montana Public Radio wildfire news

The Johnson Fire burning three miles south of the Springer Memorial Community swelled to 3,810 acres over Labor Day weekend, prompting new evacuations.

Residents living on Little East Fork Road are under an evacuation order, meaning they must clear the area immediately. Residents of Frog Pond Basin are also under an evacuation order, due to the Daly Fire.

Dry, hot, windy conditions over the weekend fueled growth on the fire. Residents are advised to download the Ravalli County Sherriff's app for up-to-date evacuation notifications.

Updated: September 3, 2024 at 5:07 PM MDT
This post has been updated to clarify that evacuation orders in the Frog Pond Basin are due to the Daly Fire.
Elinor is a reporter and the host of evening news on Montana Public Radio.
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