A robin appear oblivious to the 18,000 acre blaze burning in the mountains just south of Interstate 90 near Tarkio. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent).
August 15, 2017
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August 15, 2017 3:24 p.m.
Sunrise Fire tops 18,000 acres
By Sunday, Aug. 13, the Sunrise Fire had grown to 18,629 acres and was 20 percent contained. The fire was moving down Verde Creek and Trout Creek. Stage III evacuation orders went into place on Aug. 9 for Cougar Gulch, to join Quartz Creek and Verde Creek Zones. The fires growth continued in all directions except to the west with possible structure damage. If southwest winds prevailed it would threaten traffic along Interstate 90, Montana Rail Link, transmission lines and homes.