The fire in Butte, off Bodenburg Loop, was reported about 4:20 p.m. Forestry and local firefighters attacked the fire from the ground, while a helicopter hit it from above. By 6:30 p.m., it was contained but still burning after torching one outbuilding, possibly a shed, the division said.
The MacKenzie fire was reported about 5:15 p.m. and was actively burning 1 1/2 acres. Crews had dropped one load of retardant on the fire as crews fought it on the ground. No structures were in immediate danger.
The causes of both fires remained under investigation.
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