MISSOULA — The Miller Peak Fire located 7 miles southeast of Missoula has burned 2,403 acres and remains 0% contained as of Sunday evening.
A statement from the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management team, states the team is continuing to work on securing the outer edges of the fire in an attempt to contain it.
There are 593 people, including 18 engines three helicopters, and 15 hand crews, assigned to the fire.
A ridge of high pressure is expected to continue throughout the week causing gusty winds and high temperatures which are expected to grow the fire.
The Northern Rockies team is planning to set up a spike camp near the Schwartz Creek area for better access to the northern portion of the fire.
The cause of the Miller Peak Fire, which was first spotted on July 14, remains under investigation.
