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  Containment grows on wildfire near Philipsburg

  

  Posted 10:32 AM 5/17/2013 by Mark Thorsell - MTN News

  PHILIPSBURG - Crews are continuing to gain ground on the Rumsey Gulch Fire that's burning just outside of Philipsburg.

  Fire officials reports the blaze is holding at just under 350 acres, and that containment has grown to 90%.

  Firefighters are continuing to work on mop operations as (More)

  
  

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  $100,000 bond set for suspect in Helena area wildfires

  

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  Posted 7:27 AM 5/17/2013 by Melissa Anderson - MTN News

  Fredrick Maw made his initial court appearance in Helena on Thursday afternoon, and is facing 12 felony counts of arson in connection with a string of fires in Lewis & Clark County and Broadwater County.

  Maw was detained at 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday and arrested about two hours later (More) • Video (1)

  
  

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  Officials: Tree on power line sparked Rumsey Gulch Fire

  

  Posted 11:09 PM 5/16/2013 by MTN News

  PHILIPSBURG - A fallen tree that struck a power line is being blamed for a fire that consumed five homes near Philipsburg this week.

  The Rumsey Gulch Fire also destroyed three outbuildings before crews were able to get a handle on it. As of this afternoon, it was 90 percent contained. It (More)

  
  

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  Rumsey Gulch Fire holds steady at 349 acres burned

  

  Posted 9:32 AM 5/16/2013 by MTN News - Missoula

  PHILIPSBURG - Fire officials are continuing to make good progress fighting the Rumsey Gulch Fire that continues to burn just outside of Philipsburg. The blaze is holding at 349 acres since sparking to life Monday, and is 79% contained.

  Fire officials say a little bit of rain fell on the (More)

  
  

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  Q2 Wednesday 10 p.m. top stories 5.15.2013

  

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  Posted 10:58 PM 5/15/2013 by Q2 News

  A taste of freedom comes to an end, as Barry Beach turns himself in to local law enforcement.
  A Billings West High School teacher placed on paid administrative leave for alleged inappropriate computer use.
  And tonight - the 2013 Montana State Summer Games get underway!

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  UPDATE: Rumsey Gulch Fire 79% contained

  

  Posted 8:56 PM 5/15/2013 by MTN News

  PHILIPSBURG - The Rumsey Gulch Fire burning near Philipsburg is now 79% contained.

  The fire did not grow during the day, according to officials. Firefighters continue to make progress. They are continuing to mop up and find hot spots.

  Fire managers have released some resources. Ten (More)

  
  

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  UPDATE: Suspect in custody in connection with wildfires

  

  Posted 7:56 PM 5/15/2013 by Marnee Banks - MTN News

  Sheriff Leo Dutton announced on Wednesday night that Fredrick J. Maw, 18, has been arrested in connection with a string of fires in Lewis & Clark County and Broadwater County.

  Maw was detained at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday and arrested about two hours later, according to Sheriff Dutton.

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  Consumers now have access to "last resort" fire protection products in MT

  

  Posted 6:25 PM 5/15/2013 by Dennis Bragg - MTN News

  MISSOULA - Imagine getting that call to evacuate because of an approaching wildfire. In the past, there wasn't much you could do beyond setting out a few sprinklers and running for safety. But now, using a combination of "Firewise" practices to create a safety zone around your home, and new (More)

  
  

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  Crews responding to reports of fires NE of Helena

  

  Posted 2:59 PM 5/15/2013 by MTN News

  HELENA - There are several fires reported in the York and Nelson area. At this point, they are all around 2- 4 acres in size.

  Fire #1 - East of Kelly Gulch and York Road - 2 acres - just about contained. (reported around 12:30 pm)Fire #2 -On South Slope of York Hill - (12:35 pm)

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  Crews responding to reports of fires NE of Helena

  

  Posted 1:14 PM 5/15/2013 by MTN News

  HELENA - There are reports of several wildfires burning northeast of Helena.

  Initial reports indicate that the fires are burning in and near the Cabin Gulch area.

  There are no controlled burns scheduled for today.

  MTN reporter Marnee Banks is en route to get details, and says that she can see three separate plumes of smoke.

   

  
  

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  Crews making progress at Rumsey Gulch Fire

  

  Posted 12:47 PM 5/15/2013 by MTN News - Butte

  PHILIPSBURG - Fire officials say they're making progress in battling the Rumsey Gulch Fire, burning southeast of Philipsburg.

  The blaze did not grow overnight, according to a news release from the Dillon Interagency Dispatch Center. It is currently estimated at 349 acres with 20% (More)

  
  

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  Fire burns 100 acres near Winston

  

  Posted 6:24 AM 5/15/2013 by Lindsey Gordon - MTN News

  WINSTON - Crews responded to a wildfire in Winston at around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

  The fire burned through an estimated 100 acres of Bureau of Land Management property and some private land near the Spokane Hills South Trailhead, off of McMaster Road.

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  Q2 Tuesday 10 p.m. top stories 5.14.2013

  

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  Posted 11:23 PM 5/14/2013 by Q2 News

  A split decision from the Montana Supreme Court could send Barry Beach back to prison to serve out his 100-year murder sentence.
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  UPDATE: Pioneer Fire 100 percent contained

  

  Posted 8:49 PM 5/14/2013 by Katy Harris - MTN News

  WISE RIVER - A wildfire that gave Wise River residents a run for their money has calmed down.

  The Pioneer Fire broke out Monday afternoon about five miles west of Wise River. It burned about 33 acres on both sides of Highway 43.

  It was declared 100 percent contained at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. No structures were burned.

  One engine remains at the fire.

  The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it's believed to have started on private land.

   

  
  

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  Homes burn in wildfire near Philipsburg, other structures at risk

  

  Posted 8:22 PM 5/14/2013 by MTN News

  PHILIPSBURG - Four to six homes have been lost in a Granite County wildfire and other structures are still at risk.

  Evacuations are in place as crews continue to battle the Rumsey Gulch Fire near Philipsburg, which was last estimated at around 220 acres.

  Leona Rodreick with the (More)