Fire risk still high in East

<br /><a href="http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/08/11/news/state/26-firerisks.txt">BillingsGazette.com :: Fire risk still high in East</a><br />n<br />nThis story just points out how explosive the situation is here in Eastern Montana. It also points out the importance of the first strike on a fire.<br />n<br />n<blockquote>Eastern Montana has been spared a large fire so far this summer due to stepped up first-strike efforts by federal and volunteer fire crews.</blockquote><br />n<br />nIf you can jump quick enough and get around a fire, you can shut it down. Sometimes the risks are a little greater but the rewards are worth it.