NBMC Shelby, Montana, USA

Monday, April 16, 2007

Grass Fire Brings Out Spectators

There was no shortage of spectators as the whole town became covered with smoke today. Just as the sun started to set, flames covered the hillside at the intersection of Plum Street and Montana Avenue. The flames came within feet of homes on the top of the hill but this was not a random out of control fire. This fire was intentionally set by the fire department to rid the hill of old dry grass and brush. New green grass will grow back helping to prevent loss of property from a run away blaze.

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