Howe Ridge Fire Update
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15 Aug 2018 11:52 AM
Howe Ridge Fire Update
Located in northwestern Montana, the Howe Ridge Fire started Saturday, August 11th. Weather conditions were very unfavorable.
Hot and dry conditions prompted this fire to grow 2,600 acres in just four days and is still at zero percent containment.
Due to fast growth, the fire prompted rapid evacuations. Unfortunately, multiple private residences have been destroyed as well as historic buildings along Lake McDonald.
For all of the latest on the Howe Ridge Fire, make sure to keep tuned to WeatherNation.
For WeatherNation -Meteorologist Shelly Lindblade
Located in northwestern Montana, the Howe Ridge Fire started Saturday, August 11th. Weather conditions were very unfavorable.
Hot and dry conditions prompted this fire to grow 2,600 acres in just four days and is still at zero percent containment.
Due to fast growth, the fire prompted rapid evacuations. Unfortunately, multiple private residences have been destroyed as well as historic buildings along Lake McDonald.
For all of the latest on the Howe Ridge Fire, make sure to keep tuned to WeatherNation.
For WeatherNation -Meteorologist Shelly LindbladeAll Weather News
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