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Local crews tackle six new Kootenai wild fires

by The Western News
| August 27, 2024 7:00 AM

While last Friday’s heavy rain was very beneficial, the associated lightning strikes did spark several fires on the Kootenai National Forest.

According to forest officials, six new fires started since last Friday and all were either staffed with resources or in contained or controlled status.

The OU3 Tub Fire, on the Libby Ranger District, occurred in the Operable Unit 3 superfund site area. Resources were able to contain the fire at one-quarter of an acre.

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