EUREKA - Little change is being reported The East Fork Fire burning 12 miles south of Trego in Lincoln County.
The blaze is holding at just over 4,600 acres and is 5% contained as of Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office mandatory evacuation has been moved to pre-evacuation status for residents and visitors along the Highway 93 corridor.
The latest evacuation status information can be found here or by calling the Flathead County Office of Emergency Services at 406-758-2111.
The Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency notes evacuation warning notices remain in effect for residents in the Stryker area that may be impacted by the East Fork Fire.
Fire managers report smokey conditions continued to reduce fire behavior and limit spread.
Aircraft including the super scoopers, operated in the afternoon operate to reduce fire spread into Martin Creek. The CL 415 Scoopers dropped approximately 70,000 gallons of water Sunday.
There are 556 people assigned to the lightning-sparked East Fork Fire.
