Sand Creek Fire Active in Montana

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  The Sand Creek Fire, caused by lightning, is active“The Sand Creek Fire was first discovered 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in rugged remote terrain. The cause of the Sand Creek Fire is lightning.”
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  The Sand Creek Fire is active in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest“The Sand Creek Fire was first discovered 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in rugged remote terrain.”
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  The Sand Creek Fire is 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom, Montana“Incident Overview The Sand Creek Fire was first discovered 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in rugged remote terrain.”
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  The fire is being suppressed using direct and indirect tactics“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 fire is being suppressed to protect 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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  The fire is being suppressed 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 and areas around Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek remain closed to the public“The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway remains closed. 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.”
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  Closures are in place for public safety“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.”
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  Closures are in place for emergency access“null”
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  Closures are in place for fire suppression 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.”
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  No evacuations are reported“null”
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  No immediate threats to communities are reported“null”