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Skillet Fire Grows to 3,000 Acres | Missoula News
The Skillet Fire near Olney has exploded to nearly 3,000 acres, with evacuation orders still active for Good Creek and Alder Creek as crews battle fierce flames fueled by dry heat and strong winds. Firefighters are racing to build containment lines, drop retardant from aircraft, and secure anchor points west of the blaze — now stretching across two national forests. With over 200 personnel on the ground and smoke blanketing nearby towns, officials urge residents to stay alert and heed emergency updates from Flathead County. The fire’s origin remains a mystery, but its rapid spread through…
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