Glacier Rim fire in mop up mode

Crews continue to mop up the Glacier Rim Fire west of Glacier National Park. The fire is listed at 82 acres and is burning in the old Robert Fire burn of 2003 in downed timber and brush.

The fire has seen no growth in the past several days and spot fires in Glacier National Park have been put out as well. The fire continues to burn inside the perimeter, however and is listed at 50 percent contained. Because of snag danger, the interior fire is being allowed to burn, with helicopter drops on hot spots to stop any spreading.

The fire is just north of the Glacier Rim fishing access site west of the North Fork Road. Motorists are asked not to stop in the fire area and floaters are asked not to stop in the river corridor near the fire.

The fire is human caused and was discovered June 27. There are 104 personnel on the fire.