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Crews tackle small wildfire in Rock Creek area

The Butte Fire is estimated is burning 20 miles up Rock Creek in Granite County
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MISSOULA — Lolo National Forest crews are on the scene of a human-caused wildfire along Rock Creek Road east of Missoula.

The Butte Fire is estimated at ¾ of an acre and is burning 17 miles south of Clinton and 20 miles up Rock Creek.

"Firefighters are engaged in direct fire suppression," a social media post states.

Firefighters are expected to remain on the scene for the next couple of days.