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A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for residents and visitors north of mile marker 142 on Highway 93 to mile marker 157, the Lincoln, Flathead County line, due to the East Fork Fire.
A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for residents in the area of the Ridge Fire in Flathead County, Montana. The notice applies to the east side of Highway 2, north of Spotted Bear Road to West Glacier. The decision was made due to current weather predictions of low humidity and higher winds. Residents are advised to make arrangements for their homes, pets, livestock, and family, and to have an evacuation plan in place. The American Red Cross has established a shelter in Columbia Falls, and the Flathead Sheriff's Office will conduct door-to-door notifications.
A bat that had human contact recently tested positive for rabies in Flathead County, making it the first animal to do so in 2023. The Flathead City-County Health Department urges residents to be cautious around bats and to contact them if there has been direct contact with a bat. They also provide instructions on how to safely capture a bat for testing. Rabies prevention tips include not feeding or handling wild animals, vaccinating pets against rabies, and bat-proofing homes.