October 10, 2024 - On the morning of October 4th we were dismayed to see the fire had crossed Tongue River Canyon and was burning below Steamboat Rock.  At mid day I returned home to find the Flathead Hot Shot fire crew from Montana cutting in fire lines and clearing brush in front of our house.  A half hour later the sheriff knocked at our door and told us to evacuate.  The fire was intensifying and moving this way.  Hot temperatures and heavy winds were expected in the night.  With the help of good friends and family we loaded some important possessions, and in 2-1/2 hours were out of the house.  Then one sad last look back in that direction about 5:30 pm as we crossed over the hill.