Disaster● ElevatedAug 4 · Aug 4, 2026, 3:45 PM
Skillet Fire at nearly 2 , 500 acres as crews expand protection efforts
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from nbcmontana.com · United States
The Skillet Fire has grown to nearly 2,500 acres, leading crews to increase efforts to protect areas from the expanding blaze. This signifies a significant environmental and safety concern.
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