Weather Service: elevated fire concerns

National Weather Service today issued a warning that fire concerns are elevated in the region, and urged people to use extreme caution not to create any sparks.

The warning lists the highest concern in most of Hill and Blaine counties and part of northwestern Chouteau County, eastern Liberty and western Phillips county, with the highest warning — severe fire danger — on the southern Hill-Blaine counties border and in central and northern Blaine County and northern Phillips County.

The elevated concerns are especially in the area from Havre to Harlem, the statement says. Any fires th...