Fire near Whitefish Lake contained

A heavy aerial and ground attack kept a wildfire near homes on the north end of Whitefish Lake in check over the weekend.

Fire managers with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation said the human-caused fire was sparked by equipment in a dry hayfield north of Delrey Road and spread into forested areas of the Stillwater State Forest.

The North Lake Fire had burned 5 total acres, but spot fires encompassed a 17-acre perimeter.

It was first detected and reported by the Warner Peak Lookout.

Aerial support was dispatched Saturday at 1 p.m., and included Type 1, 2 and 3 helicopters. Five engines, two water tenders, a hand crew and hotshot crew also assisted.

The fire was considered contained by Monday.