Crews get containment on Gravel Pit Fire

A helicopter flies over the Gravel Pit Fire Friday evening, Aug. 4. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)

Tree torching occurs on the Gravel Pit Fire Friday, Aug. 4. (Photo courtesy Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Deputy Andrew Smith)

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | August 8, 2023 7:00 AM

Fire crews are starting to get a handle on the Gravel Pit Fire, burning east of Libby near Silver Butte Road.

The fire has a new incident commander with Ken Parks taking over management of the blaze located between Libby and Happy’s Inn...

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