Forest fire threatens Red Lodge, Montana
The forest fire season has finally gotten underway in Montana, and the “Cascade” fire is a potential threat to the tourist town of Red Lodge.
Firefighters fear strong winds could send fire toward Red Lodge. By Molly Priddy Billings Gazette Staff
Update July 30, 2008. Wind shift somewhat diminishes threat to Red Lodge. Billings Gazette Staff.
Update July 31, 2008. Ski resort evacuates. By Brett French. Billings Gazette.
Update Aug. 1, 2008. Red flag warning issued for Cascade fire today. By the Billings Gazette.
Update Aug. 3, 2008. Crews gaining upper hand. Pre-evacuation orders lifted for Silver Run, Lamb Estates. By Becky Shay. Billings Gazette.
Update Aug. 5, 2008. Red Lodge fire is 66% contained. By Zach Benoit. Billings Gazette.

Ralph Maughan
Dr. Ralph Maughan is professor emeritus of political science at Idaho State University with specialties in natural resource politics, public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting and elections. Aside from academic publications, he is author or co-author of three hiking/backpacking guides, and he is past President of the Western Watersheds Project.
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