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Montana’s Custer County is in wildfire emergency mode, with nearly 30 fires erupting since Monday—most sparked by lightning, but 17 ignited along roads, likely by vehicles. Two drivers are suspected of starting 12 and 5 fires respectively, facing possible hefty fines if caught without helping. Fire crews are stretched thin, but strategic deployment of 23 wildland trucks—including 5 stationed in town—has slashed response times across the county. A new aerial detection system from the state’s DNR has already proven vital in spotting fires early. Despite exhaustion and relentless heat, crews are pushing hard, fueled by determination to contain blazes before they explode.

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