Talk:2017 Montana wildfires

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Did you know... that as of 12 September, 48 wildfires in Montana (example pictured) were actively burning?

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Pinging Bri and MONGO that I've got this one going. Need folks to help with the usual formatting and such. Thanks! Montanabw^(talk) 17:49, 11 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Looks great! I did a little tweaking and got you listed at WP:WPUS50 ... will come back in a bit when the new content settles. ☆ Bri (talk) 18:10, 11 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

No worries, I've added everything on Inciweb now, I'll fix any edit conflicts hereafter. Montanabw^(talk) 19:17, 11 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Two East Fork fires

Ignited August 22, 2012; in Scapegoat Wilderness [1]
Ignited August 27, 2017; on state land in Bears Paw Mountains [2]

Heads-up to anybody building out this list: there were two incidents labeled East Fork Fire. ☆ Bri (talk) 20:36, 11 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Senator Tester confirms 1M+ acres burned

See KGVO story ☆ Bri (talk) 05:41, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]