Montana campers evacuated due to escaped campfire

DILLON (AP) — U.S. Forest Service officials say about 100 campers had to be evacuated after an escaped campfire burned about 35 acres along the Bear Trap National Recreation Trail in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in western Montana.

The Missoulian reports (http://bit.ly/ykZdqG) that officials evacuated the campers late Saturday after the fire started near the intersection of the Madison River and Bear Trap Creek. Officials have closed all access to the area.

Officials are investigating the fire and are asking anyone who saw anything to contact the Madison County Sheriff.

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