Rice Ridge Fire Monday Morning Update

Rice Ridge Fire Morning Update: A community meeting will be held tonight, Aug. 28th at 6 pm at the Seeley Lake Elementary.

The Rice Ridge Fire grew nearly 5,500 acres yesterday and is now 27,863 acres. It is 22% contained with the increased containment noted by the black line on the map on the west flank. There are currently 535 personnel working the fire.

YESTERDAY: Crews completed fire line along the west flank of the fire increasing containment to 22%. Firefighters successfully completed small firing operations along the west and southwest edge of the fire that will aid in securing fire lin...