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Wildfire Near Billings Forces Evacuations

The fire began Friday afternoon and scorched 2 square miles by Saturday

By Associated Press

BILLINGS — A wildfire burning south of Billings has destroyed a home and a garage and forced people out of their homes.

The fire began Friday afternoon and scorched 2 square miles by Saturday.

According to the Billings Gazette, residents around the Duck Creek area remained evacuated.

The fire started in wheat fields and crossed over the Yellowstone River Friday night.

Authorities said firefighting efforts were hampered by someone flying a drone aircraft that interfered with firefighting aircraft.

Authorities say they captured the drone and are investigating.