CANYON CREEK – Rain and cooler temperatures continue to aid firefighters battling two wildfires in Montana.
Fire officials say the Davis fire northwest of Helena was 50 percent contained Monday afternoon and crews were mopping up on the western flank of 2,000-acre fire. Crews were working on improving fire lines and extinguishing spot fires outside the perimeter with the help of helicopters.
Officials say the 315-acre Downing Fire near Hamilton in the Bitterroot National Forest was 55 percent contained on Monday. Crews have completed fire lines along the northern and southern flanks of the fire.
Monday’s weather was favorable for the firefighters, with rain and temperatures in the 50s.