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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Fires coming under control slowly

There are four main fires that we've been watching, though there are many more throughout the state (see them all listed here) - Jocko/Seeley Lakes, Blackcat, Chippy Creek (the largest in the U.S.), and Sawmill Complex. These, among others, have been a major cause of the smoke in the area, and the first two have been effecting property of people we know. Jocko is now 93% contained. The Chippy Creek fire is 100% contained (though not out yet). The Sawmill Complex is only 22% contained. The Blackcat seems to be officially in clean-up mode now, as I can't find any mention of it anywhere. Here are some pictures from when it was at its hight. There are other fires (including one west of us in Idaho) that will continue to cause smoke, and one started up over the weekend about 30-45 minutes west of Missoula (by Superior, MT) just off I-90. That one's called the Forest Grove fire, and it's already 20% contained. With cooler weather, we're expecting the fireman will continue to gain the upper hand on these fires. We thank God for your prayers, as well as the firemen who worked so hard and long, and the rain God sent. May your locations be kept safe from fires.

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