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Rain falls on Colt Fire, blaze holding steady

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Posted at 10:31 AM, Aug 22, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-22 13:03:00-04

SEELEY LAKE - Little change is being reported on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. from the Colt Fire 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake.

The blaze is holding at 7,154 acres burned and remains 51% contained with fire managers reporting that rain fell across the area on Monday.

Several closures remain in place in the area. Specific information can be found here.

There are 317 people assigned to the Colt Fire which was sparked by lightning on July 17, 2023.