Fire crews tackle blaze near Kootenai Falls

A Lincoln County Rural Fire District firefighter sprays water on a small grass fire Tuesday, July 21, 2026, next to U.S. 2 near the Kootenai Falls. Kootenai National Forest fire crews also responded along with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Montana Highway Patrol. Some local folks saw the fire and began helping to get it out. The blaze was contained and controlled in about one hour. Officials said the fire was human caused. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)