Bitterroots-July31-2016-Julie-Burkhartphoto: Julie Burkhart

Already over 2,000 acres and growing due to strong winds and dry conditions, the Roaring Lion fire looks ready to live up to its name. Highway 93 is currently closed in both directions and evacuations are underway. Fires in wildland/urban interfaces are particularly dangerous, posing threats to people, wildlife, livestock, homes and businesses.