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Malta Fire: Quick Multi-Agency Response Prevented Disaster

On Wednesday evening, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office issued a fire emergency for Malta after a grass fire driven by 50 mph winds threatened Hillcrest homes.
A grass fire driven by gusts up to 50 mph spread rapidly, reaching Malta’s southern edge in minutes, prompting the fire emergency declaration.
With about 50 rigs responding, the response prevented residence loss; Fire Chief Newman warned how much worse it could have been.
Phillips County Sheriff's Office issued a fire emergency, prompting Hillcrest evacuations and utility disruptions as cause remains under investigation.
The Phillips County Sheriff's Office states the fire’s cause remains under investigation, with officials noting no signs of suspicious activity and promising updates soon.

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Fire threatening Malta has been extinguished

GREAT FALLS The Phillips County Sheriff's Office issued a "fire emergency" for residents of Malta on Wednesday evening (July 2, 2025). Malta fire: quick multi-agency response prevented disasterJust after 9 p.m. the agency said: "There is a large uncontrolled fire south of Malta heading toward Malta being pushed by high winds. Residents in the Hillcrest area are advised to evacuate to the north immediately. All other citizens are asked to stay ou…

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"I Am Happy when the Society Succeeds in Intervening and Preventing a Potential disaster..."

The fire covered an area of about one hectare of meadow with shrubs, and as it spread, the fire also approached residential houses.

6 days ago·Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Fire in Malta forces evacuations but homes spared

MALTA, Mont. – A late-night fire in Malta prompted evacuations but quick work by crews prevented the flames from destroying any homes.

6 days ago·Missoula, United States

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Fire south of Malta leads to advised evacuation Wednesday

An uncontrolled fire Wednesday evening south of Malta led to an advisory for residents to temporarily evacuate to the north side of town as firefighting crews battled the fire.

7 days ago·Billings, United States

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Hindustan Times

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Malta fire: Phillips County Sheriff's Office issues ‘fire emergency’ for residents

The Phillips County Sheriff's Office said in a statement, “There is a large uncontrolled fire south of Malta heading toward Malta being pushed by high winds."

7 days ago·New Delhi, India

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