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Show FIRE SITUATION IN NORTHWEST SERIOUS MISSOUT-A. Mont., June 14. The forest for-est fire situation in western Montana and northern Idaho is becoming- more serious, according to reports to the United States forest service headquarters here. Fires are burning unchecked in the Kaniksu, Flathead and Pend Oreille forests. Lumbermen and millmen have been called upon to help the forestry crews fight the flames. The heaviest fire loss in many years is predicted unless rains come soon. Three separate fires in the Kaniksu forest have burned over 7000 acres. Four new fires were reported from the Pend Oreille region. Three fires were started by lightning in the Helena forest, according accord-ing to reports received here. |