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  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

 Residents were able to return on Sunday after winds changed direction and fire fighters battled back the fire. Public Information Officer Geremy Olson said that the town was saved by the huge effort of the residents preparing for the fire that without their hard work the town may not of survived.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt Residents were able to return on Sunday after winds changed direction and fire fighters battled back the fire. Public Information Officer Geremy Olson said that the town was saved by the huge effort of the residents preparing for the fire that without their hard work the town may not of survived.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

Landusky residents were able to return on Sunday after winds changed direction and fire fighters battled back the fire. Public Information Officer Geremy Olson said that the town was saved by the huge effort of the residents preparing for the fire that without their hard work the town may not of survived. This mountain on the South side of Landusky is now covered with burnt trees and scorched earth as is the mountain to the North with the fire coming to the edge of town on both sides.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt Landusky residents were able to return on Sunday after winds changed direction and fire fighters battled back the fire. Public Information Officer Geremy Olson said that the town was saved by the huge effort of the residents preparing for the fire that without their hard work the town may not of survived. This mountain on the South side of Landusky is now covered with burnt trees and scorched earth as is the mountain to the North with the fire coming to the edge of town on both sides.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

Landusky residents were able to return on Sunday after winds changed direction and fire fighters battled back the fire. Public Information Officer Geremy Olson said that the town was saved by the huge effort of the residents preparing for the fire that without their hard work the town may not of survived. This mountain on the South side of Landusky is now covered with burnt trees and scorched earth as is the mountain to the North with the fire coming to the edge of town on both sides.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt Landusky residents were able to return on Sunday after winds changed direction and fire fighters battled back the fire. Public Information Officer Geremy Olson said that the town was saved by the huge effort of the residents preparing for the fire that without their hard work the town may not of survived. This mountain on the South side of Landusky is now covered with burnt trees and scorched earth as is the mountain to the North with the fire coming to the edge of town on both sides.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a chance to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. A Helicopter carries water to be dumped not the fire on the other side of the ridge.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a chance to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. A Helicopter carries water to be dumped not the fire on the other side of the ridge.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a chance to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. A Helicopter carries water to be dumped not the fire on the other side of the ridge.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a chance to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. A Helicopter carries water to be dumped not the fire on the other side of the ridge.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving crews a chance to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Using mining roads crews widen the road and cut back brush, grass and trees hoping to contain the fire.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving crews a chance to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Using mining roads crews widen the road and cut back brush, grass and trees hoping to contain the fire.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks with the battle going to air power Sunday. Airplanes carrying fire retardant drop it along the ridge of the mountain slowing the fire.

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks this crew returns from the ridge for a short break then prepare for the next assignment

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks this crew returns from the ridge for a short break then prepare for the next assignment

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

Watching for any changes that will endanger the ground crew this man is one of more experienced men and his job is keeping the crews safe and informed Sunday. His position is high a top the mountain standing next to a relay tower one of the highest points in the Little Rockies

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt Watching for any changes that will endanger the ground crew this man is one of more experienced men and his job is keeping the crews safe and informed Sunday. His position is high a top the mountain standing next to a relay tower one of the highest points in the Little Rockies

  • Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

A fire break that is finished Sunday Close to Zortmann complete with water and hose

    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt A fire break that is finished Sunday Close to Zortmann complete with water and hose

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    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

With the change in wind direction the fire back track over already burned area between the towns of Landusky and Zortman finding some new fuel in a bowl deep inside the Little Rockies giving the crew a hand to construct fire breaks this crew returns from the ridge for a short break then prepare for the next assignment
    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

Watching for any changes that will endanger the ground crew this man is one of more experienced men and his job is keeping the crews safe and informed Sunday. His position is high a top the mountain standing next to a relay tower one of the highest points in the Little Rockies
    Havre Daily News / Floyd Brandt

A fire break that is finished Sunday Close to Zortmann complete with water and hose