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- Cactus Fire Declared "out"
Released: 8/13/2008
The Cactus fire was declared "out" - Cactus Fire 100% Contained - July 23, 2008
Released: 7/23/2008
Fire officials declared the Cactus Fire 100% contained this evening. Firefighters continued their search for hot spots throughout the day, mopping up and further securing containment lines. Interior... - Cactus Fire Morning Update for July 23rd
Released: 7/23/2008
Firefighters located and completely contained two small hot spots outside the containment line on the northeast corner of the Cactus Fire. Fire officials expect 100% containment today. All remaining... - Cactus Fire Evening Update - July 22, 2008
Released: 7/22/2008
The Cactus Fire area received around 1/4 inch of precipitation today, helping to cool hot spots. Containment of the 518-acre fire is estimated at 90%, and fire officials expect 100% containment... - Cactus Fire Mapped at 518 Acres
Released: 7/22/2008
Due to more accurate mapping, fire officials have reported the Cactus Fire at 518 acres. Containment remains at 65%. A thunder cell passed over the fire area last evening, resulting in strong... - Cactus Fire Update - July 21, 2008
Released: 7/21/2008
Firefighters, assisted by helicopters, worked to complete a handline around the Cactus Fire. No perimeter growth was reported; however, interior pockets of fuel continued to burn throughout the day.... - Crews Make Progress on Cactus Fire
Released: 7/20/2008
Four helicopters and approximately 137 other firefighting personnel took advantage of the morning cloud cover, high relative humidity and light winds, completing handline around a portion of the... - Cactus Fire Grows to 620 Acres
Released: 7/19/2008
DILLON, MONT., July 19, 2008--The Cactus Fire, located 10 miles west of Whitehall, MT near the small community of Pipestone, grew to 620 acres Saturday afternoon. About 40 firefighters are battling... - Cactus Fire Forces Evacuations
Released: 7/19/2008
DILLON, MONT., July 19, 2008The Cactus Fire, burning about 10 miles west of Whitehall, MT, has forced some residence from their homes in the mountains near Radar Creek between state highway #2 and...
