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An aircraft supporting fire fighting efforts in the Spokane Bay area near Helena crashed and killed the pilot per reports received at 12:30 pm by the Sentinel team. Initial reports are that it was a "Fire Boss" single engine air tanker. Stay with the Sentinel for further developments.
Please keep the family and friends in your prayers while we wait for more information.
5:45 pm UPDATE: The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff issued an evacuation order for residences between Cave Gulch and Magpie Gulch to the north of Canyon Ferry Road.