Fire Contained But Smoke Lingers | Butte News

A wildfire south of Darby exploded on private land, torching 402 acres before crews hit 80% containment by July 4th. Led by a Type Three Incident Commander, teams are tackling hot spots and monitoring flare-ups, with local authorities set to take over as conditions improve. Smoke lingers due to stubborn, hard-to-reach burns—especially in dry valley areas where fire risks spike fast. Ravalli County’s emergency office thanks all responders and urges caution this Fourth of July, reminding everyone: safety and vigilance are key when fire danger’s still lurking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9f19bcff397afb1