ARLEE - The Big Knife Fire five miles east of Arlee remains at 4,952 acres with containment growing from 5% to 7% as of Monday morning.
Fire managers report fire activity increased on Sunday and on the north perimeter at Gold Creek, helicopters used water to check the fire’s edge.
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Several areas near the base of the mountains west of the Big Knife Fire in pre-evacuation status. Belmore Slough and Burnt Cabin Roads remain closed in the Tribal Primitive Area.
There are 275 people assigned to the lightning-sparked blaze.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in place across the Flathead Indian Reservation.
