Travelers at Fish Creek were greeted by signs warning about the Burdette Fire burning south of the creek. As of Sunday, the fire had grown to 440 acres, with threats of it spreading into Petty Creek. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)
July 26, 2017
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July 26, 2017 12:45 p.m.
State of emergency Sunrise, Burdette Fires rage as governor declares fire emergency
Gov. Steve Bullock declared a fire emergency for the state of Montana on July 23. The order cites several active wildfires in the state, “Montana is facing extreme fire conditions,” he states. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of Montanans, their property, and our communities.”