A fire was reported today just after 1:00 up Roman Ceek Road, north of Frenchtown and Interstate 90. The fire is named the Folf Course Fire, approximately 7 acres and cause of the fire is unknown. The fire is being fought by land and air support has been ordered. The fire is burning in grass and moving towards timber, the terrain is steep and potential high winds are a concern.
Firefighters and engines from Missoula Rural Fire Department, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Southwestern Land Office, Frenchtown Fire Department, and US Forest Service are on the scene. Ordered air resources include two DNRC helicopters.
Local area residents and travelers on Interstate 90 are asked to not park alongside of the road for safety and to reduce the chances of starting another fire. Even pulling off the road to watch the fire could ignite tinder-dry grasses under vehicles.
