Fires already starting in Blaine County

After successfully extinguishing six grass fires in Blaine County in the past week, the Chinook Volunteer Fire Department is looking for some help with future fires.

“We got them out and everything worked well,” Blaine County Fire Warden and Chinook Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Kraig Hansen said, but added, “We just need more help.”

Five of the fires were less than one acre, with one fire caused by a swather burning 56 acres.

Hill and Liberty county officials report no fires so far this season.

Chouteau County reported one 30-acre fire July 4 caused by fireworks.

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