MISSOULA — Smoke and haze can be seen around Missoula and Ravalli counties as the Daly and Railroad fires continue to burn 26 miles southeast of Hamilton.
The Daly Fire has burned 8,188 acres and is 56% contained while the Railroad Fire has burned 1,279 acres and is 35% contained as of late Sunday.
There are 120 personnel working on the fires.
Fire managers report there has been moderate growth of both fires with recent wind activity.
Most of the fire activity was observed north of the Fuse Lake and Duncie Creek area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest side of the fires.
Firefighters are working to assess and protect structures along the Highway 38 corridor and Gem Mine area.
Warm, dry and breezy conditions are expected with high pressure expected to build and humidity levels expected to drop, which will make it more likely for the fires to spread.
Fire activity is expected to remain elevated for the next two weeks.
