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The West Garceau Fire

| August 14, 2012 11:55 PM

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<p>This 10-second exposure shows the red glow of The West Garceau fire burning Tuesday night near Big Arm.</p>

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<p>Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake A smoke plume from The West Garceau Fire can be seen from across Flathead Lake Tuesday evening. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 in Big Arm, Montana.</p>

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<p>Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake The West Garceau Fire burns approximately 2,000 acres Tuesday evening near Big Arm. Fifteen homes from the Irvin Flats area were evacuated. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 in Big Arm, Montana.</p>

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<p>Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake The West Garceau Fire burns approximately 2,000 acres Tuesday evening near Big Arm. Fifteen people from the Irvin Flats area were evacuated and are currently staying at the Big Arm Fire Station. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 in Big Arm, Montana.</p>

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<p>Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake Lake County Sheriff vehicles block roads to The West Garceau Fire Tuesday evening near Big Arm. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 in Big Arm, Montana.</p>

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<p>Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake A fire truck leaves The West Garceau Fire Tuesday evening near Big Arm. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 in Big Arm, Montana.</p>