Day: July 24, 2020
Contact: Gina Kerzman, 406-888-5838
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 23, 2020] – Glacier National Park is now investigating a number of fire starts in the North Fork spot. All fires are contained and do not pose a menace.
Park officers obtained a report of numerous wildland fires early Thursday early morning which led to a multi-agency reaction from regional county, condition, and federal businesses consisting of wildland fire crews, hotshot crews, motor crews, and regulation enforcement.
Just one of the fires included the historic 1928 Ford Creek patrol cabin used by rangers for wintertime patrols. The framework is a complete reduction.
The fires are suspicious in nature and presently less than investigation. Quite a few investigators are on the ground, along with the FBI and NPS-Investigative Solutions Department assisting remotely.
Parts of the park are closed due to the investigation, including Within North Fork Street from Polebridge to Logging Creek, and Kintla Road further than the Bowman Lake turnoff.
If members of the community witnessed any suspicious exercise on the night of July 22 or early morning of July 23, they are encouraged to connect with the Glacier NP tip line at 406-888-7077 and leave a message.
Glacier would like to thank the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, US Forest Support Hungry Horse and Tally Lake Districts, Montana Division of Normal Resources and Conservation, the Evergreen Hearth Division, and the North Fork neighborhood citizens for their help.
No even more particulars are offered at this time.
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