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Fire Crews Wrapping Up Work On Delphia Fire Near Roundup

Jami Bond — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:32:50 +0000

The Delphia fire east of Roundup is now 95% contained after burning more than 40,000 acres. Crews will continue to patrol and mopup around the fire’s edge. A total of 21 outbuildings and non-residence structures were destroyed since the fire started last Friday. It’s believed to have been caused by lightning. Tomorrow morning management of the fire will transfer to DNRC Southern Land Office. A type 3 organization will remain to complete mop up and rehabilitation.

Fire Crews Make Major Progress on Delphia Fire, But Weather is Going to be a Factor! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:31:52 +0000

Firefighters are making good progress on the Delphia Fire near Roundup. I talked with incident commander, Pat Mckelvey this afternoon and he told me that firefighters had a good night shift and they are hoping to call the fire 60% contained this evening. Better mapping has adjusted the size of the blaze to around 35,000 acres. Tonight fire crews plan to prep for an upcoming front that going to bring soaring temperatures and wind. Q2’s Bob McGuire fills us in on what firefighters can expect!

Wild Fire Near Roundup Now at Over30,000 Acres [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:04:59 +0000

The Delphia wild fire near Roundup that was reported on August 24 has grown to 30,000 acres. There is some good news and that is there is about 45% containment as of this morning. Northwestern Energy spokesperson, Claudia Rapkoch said that about 500 Northwestern Energy customers were without power over the weekend due to the fact that the fire burned

Organizations Team Up to Help Fire Victims

Jami Bond — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:12:47 +0000

Fires in Montana have devastated several communities leaving numerous people homeless. You can help! Several organizations are teaming up to help those in need. The Roundup Fire Relief Fund has been established at the First Security Bank of Roundup. You can send donations to them at P.O. Box 100, Roundup, MT 59072. The American Red [...]

Dahl Fire Still Threatening Homes Near Roundup [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:59:05 +0000

Fire managers got a look at the Dahl Fire from the air today. The size of the blaze didn’t change significantly as a result of aerial mapping – it is 18,500 acres. Q2′s Drew Trafton has been on the scene of the Dahl Fire all day today and talked with him to get the latest. [...]

Latest on Dahl Fire

Jami Bond — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:26:18 +0000

Here’s the latest on the fire situation near Roundup! The Dahl Fire has now grown to more than 18,000 acres. Hundreds of families still remain out of their homes southwest of Roundup. The Musselshell County Attorney told the Billings Gazette that at least 60 homes had burned. Fueled by strong winds, the blaze made a [...]