CSKT Division of Fire reports active fire information
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FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have three active fires to date. The fire danger on the Flathead Indian Reservation is at EXTREME. The CS&KT are in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. The temperatures will be close to triple digits this weekend. Be fire smart when outdoors. “One Less Spark, Is One Less Wildfire.” Visit: www.MTFireInfo.org for restrictions in your area. The Haymaker Fire is located 6 miles southeast of Polson, in the Mission Mountains. The containment lines have held on the lower third of the fire. The upper half of the fire is in steep, rocky terrain. A Type 3 helicopter will monitor the fire daily and provide bucket work when necessary. There are no closures, and no structures are threatened for this fire. The Mill Pocket Fire is located 20 west of Elmo. Firefighters will continue mop up on interior hot spots. No closures or structures are threatened.
The Sullivan Fire is located 8 miles northeast of Hot Springs. Firefighters will continue to focus on securing control line. Mop up operations will also continue. No closures or structures are threatened.
Follow us on Facebook at CSKT Division of Fire for fire updates. If you have questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact Division of Fire at 676-2550 or contact C.T. Camel, Fire Information Officer, at 406-676-2550 ext. 6407 or email: ct.camel@cskt.org
