The ruins of West Kootenia resident, Ian Caswell's home following two days of rapid growth on the Caribou Fire.
This was Caswell's home for 15 years and was among 13 acres of his property that burned.
September 19, 2017
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September 19, 2017 4 a.m.
Residents begin to regroup in wake of Caribou Fire
Standing in nearly 3 inches of ash, West Kootenai resident Ian Caswell sifted through the blackened pile of rubble days after the Caribou Fire consumed his home of 15 years in the northwest corner of Montana.