Numerous small wildfires reported on Lolo National Forest

New fire start reported west of Lolo

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reports a new fire start 11 miles west of Lolo.The Bear Creek Fire is currently estimated between 1

Numerous small wildfires reported on Lolo National Forest

Firefighters are responding to several smoke reports around the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest.The Cedar Creek Fire, located 5 miles northwest of the Ninemile Ranger Station off the 9 Mile Road, is 0.1 acres and is contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.The Ch-paa-qn Fire, located 1.8 miles southwest of Ch-paa-qn Peak, is 0.5 acres. Ground crews and rappellers are on-scene conducting bucket drops with a Typ…