UPDATE - August 2, 2020 - 8:30 p.m.
PINESDALE - A small fire outside the town of Pinesdale that started Saturday at around 5 p.m. has been put out according to Bitterroot National Forest spokesman Tod Mckay.
The Cowcreek Fire was a tenth of an acre in size and was between national forest and private property but ultimately was on the Bitterroot National Forest.
While no structures were threatened by the blaze, a helicopter was dispatched to the area.
The helicopter ultimately was not needed as engines were able to respond and put out the blaze.
(first report: August 2, 2020 -- 5:30 p.m.)
In an alert from Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, there has been a fire identified west of Pinesdale.
RCSO said that firefighters have been alerted and have been dispatched.
MTN News is waiting for more information and will update when received.
