Crew of 25 at site of Sawlog fire near Wise River

Sawlog Fire grows to 475 acres

The Sawlog Fire west of Wise River in southwest Montana continues to grow, now estimated at 475 acres.Crews in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest are batt

Sawlog Fire continues to grow west of Wise River, south of Highway 43

WISE RIVER A wildfire continues to burn just south of the Big Hole River, one day after it was first reported burning just west of the town of Wise River. Some people in the area say its concerning to see a wildfire this early in the season.It kind of hurts my feelings here. Im not used to this this early, and its our hunting country. Ive hunted up here probably 60 years, said Bob Rowling, who stopped to watch the fire.Beaverhead-Deerlodge Natio…

Crew of 25 at site of Sawlog fire near Wise River

Fire has so far burned more than 275 acres.

Sawlog Fire in Beaverhead County burning 276 acres

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, Mont. - The Sawlog Fire, burning in Beaverhead County on Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands, has burned approximately 276 acres.