| Montana forester: Beetle-killed trees at risk of 'barnburner' wildfire |
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| Written by CHARLES S. JOHNSON, Missoulian | |
| Tuesday, 23 June 2009 | |
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State Forester Bob Harrington warned Monday that the pine trees damaged and killed by beetles could provide fuel for major fires here this year. Read more...
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