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MISSOULA COUNTY, Mont. – Frenchtown rural and Superior volunteer firefighters responded to a wildland fire off I-90 near mile marker 65 on Thursday. 

The Frenchtown Rural Fire District shared a report about the fire and said crews were able to contain it before it spread to nearby forest lands. 

“Even with the recent rains and green up we have to remain vigilant,” the fire district wrote.

The fire district asked the community to be careful burning over the weekend, citing erratic winds from forecasted thunderstorms. It added that people should check the US National Weather Service before burning.

“Thank you Superior Vol. Fire Department for all the help and lets all stay safe out there!!!” the fire district wrote.