A night operations Division Supervisor from the West Lolo Complex team photographed the Thorne Creek Fire and shared some of the photos on their Facebook page. Fire officials said crews are fighting fire with fire and were having a lot of success keeping it out of the canopy and on the ground where it can be directly suppressed. (U.S. Forest Service photo)
August 4, 2021
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Tensions rise at meeting, but rain helps on Thorne Creek Fire
Nevertheless, no structures, such as homes, cabins or outbuildings, have been reported lost in the lightning-caused fire despite its rapid growth between July 23 and Aug. 1.