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Small fire closes some recreation areas in the Souse Gulch day-use area by Susan J. James, Park Ranger, Libby Dam Visitor Center August 1, 2013 Some recreation areas remain closed following that small fire in the Souse Gulch day-use area on Lake Koocanusa behind Libby Dam Sunday afternoon (July 28, 2013). Access to the floating dock is open contingent upon visitors respecting the closed areas. The fire was reported Friday evening, closing Souse Gulch until 4 p.m. MST Sunday while fire suppression and monitoring were underway. The fire impacted approximately 1.5 acres of the day-use area. The burned area and the area around picnic shelter one down to the shoreline remain closed to the public at this time. Disc Golf course holes five and six are closed until cleanup from the fire is complete. Fire officials believe it was a human-caused fire, exact source unknown, with no further evidence to support an investigation. Officials ask visitors to be careful with all fire, including cigarettes, making sure any source of heat or flame is dead out and liberally doused with water before leaving the area. For more information, please contact Park Rangers Susan James or Alana Mesenbrink at (406) 293-5577. Related Links Libby Dam & Lake Koocanusa - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Libby Dam on Facebook Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa - LibbyMT.com Libby Dam - VisitMT.com, Montana Official Travel Site

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