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Containment grows to 86% at Miller Peak Fire southeast of Missoula

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MISSOULA — Containment at the 2,724-acre Miller Peak Fire southeast of Missoula has grown from 75% as of Wednesday morning to 86%.

Fire managers report that minimal fire activity is being seen and the fire behavior is described as backing, creeping and smoldering.

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There are 94 people assigned to the Miller Peak Fire which broke out on July 14. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.