Attached are the Fire Updates and maps for the Big Knife, Mill Pocket, and Niarada Fires. 
 
Today is the final shift for the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3. Thursday,  August 17 at 7a.m., the Type 3 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Brad Bergman, will assume command of the Big Knife Fire. At the same time, a CSKT Type 3 team, Incident Commander Rob Berney, will assume command of the Niarada and Mill Pocket fires. 
 
Starting tomorrow, you will receive one email regarding the Big Knife Fire and a separate email for the Mill Pocket and Niarada Fires.
 
 
Increased fire activity last night resulted in a 1,200 acre growth of the Big Knife Fire.
 
Please let us know if you have any questions.
 
Big Knife, Niarada, and Mill Pocket Fire Information
Phone: 406-426-9595
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