ELMO - The Niarada Fire burning 12 miles west of Elmo has been fully contained as of Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.
While that does not mean the fire is out, it means fire crews have established a line around the fire to prevent the flames from spreading.
The blaze has burned 20,365 acres.
All pre-evacuation warnings for Elmo and Big Arm were lifted on Monday.
There are 130 people assigned to the Niarada Fire.
The Mill Pocket Fire is also 100% contained after burning 1,869 acres.
Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in place across the Flathead Indian Reservation as well as in Lake, Flathead, and Sanders counties.
