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More Montana residents flee flames near Helena
Windborne flames driven by shifting winds push toward homes as 30 plus structures burned statewide. Firefighters from seven states join air support, with 5,000 on the line and 42 air tankers and 21 helicopters. Evacuations affect El Dorado Heights and areas near Shepherd while Hawk Creek and Houghton Creek fires draw attention. Weather remains the decisive factor as crews battle 160,000 acres scorched.
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Helena
Mont
el Dorado Heights
North Hill
Paul May
Department of State Lands
Montana
Dick Guth
Forest Service
Hawk Creek
Don Kendall
Shepherd
Billings
Houghton Creek
Libby