Trio is suspicious fires start near Ninemile
Firefighters from the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest and Frenchtown Rural Fire Department responded to three fires last weekend within the same vicinity. The fires were all located approximately 7 miles northwest of Ninemile, and a half mile north of Ninemile Road on National Forest lands.
The Kennedy Fire was reported early Monday morning. It is estimated at 16 acres. Firefighters established a dozer line around the perimeter and continue to improve containment.
The Ninemile Road Fire was reported Sunday morning and was contained at 1.32 acres. Firefighters were able to get a dozer line around the perimeter and established hose lay to aid in mop-up.
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