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With the very strong winds last night the Thompson River fire exploded into high gear and 120 families in O'Brien Creek in the Fish Creek Drainage system were given a mandatory evaculation orders this morning at 9:30AM. This is one of the most beautiful drainage system around. It has one of the oldest and largest ponderosa pine tree known in Montana down by the river. Pat and I have had a picnic in the grass right next to this tree! The fire had increased by 7,000 acres!!
Also the smoke is due back into the Missoula valley very shortly!! I guess we are not out of the woods(so to speak) yet!!
Prayers go to these families in hope they do not lose their homes and are safe!
Also the smoke is due back into the Missoula valley very shortly!! I guess we are not out of the woods(so to speak) yet!!
Prayers go to these families in hope they do not lose their homes and are safe!
