Bobcat Lakes Fire Active in Montana

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  The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning in thick dead and down timber“The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning in thick dead and down timber approximately 12 miles east of Wisdom.”
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  The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered approximately 12 miles east of Wisdom, Montana“The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning in thick dead and down timber approximately 12 miles east of Wisdom.”
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  The fire is under full suppression strategy“A full suppression strategy is being utilized with direct and indirect tactics strategies to minimize impacts to values at risk and firefighter exposure.”
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  Direct and indirect tactics are being used to minimize impacts to values at risk“A full suppression strategy is being utilized with direct and indirect tactics strategies to minimize impacts to values at risk and firefighter exposure.”
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  Direct and indirect tactics are being used to minimize firefighter exposure“A full suppression strategy is being utilized with direct and indirect tactics strategies to minimize impacts to values at risk and firefighter exposure.”
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  The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway remains closed“The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway remains closed.”
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  Area closures surrounding the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek Fires are in effect“Area closures surrounding the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek Fires remain in effect to safeguard public welfare, provide access for emergency personnel and equipment, and facilitate safe fire suppression and repair operations.”
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  The area closures are in effect for public safety and fire operations“Area closures surrounding the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek Fires remain in effect to safeguard public welfare, provide access for emergency personnel and equipment, and facilitate safe fire suppression and repair operations. See Closures or more details.”