UPDATE: 5:11 p.m. - July 9, 2025
Crews are battling a wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon adjacent to the Trakio exit off Interstate 90.
Lolo National Forest firefighters have been responding to the blaze, which is estimated at between 4 and 5 acres.
Four engines, one water tender, one initial attack module, and a helicopter are on scene with an additional helicopter is en route.
The fire is 10 miles west of Alberton and 13 miles southeast of Superior.
The Tarkio exit remains open; however, the Montana Department of Transportation may be directing traffic in that area.
(first report: 4:27 p.m. - July 9, 2025)
A wildfire is being reported in the Tarkio area along Interstate 90.
The Mineral County Sheriff's Office is asking drivers to watch for emergency crews in the area of mile marker 62.
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reports the fire has burned 4 acres.
The fire may have been sparked by a downed power line, according to a social media post.
