Fire managers discuss Banana Lake Fire burning near Plains

PLAINS — Fire crews are making progress containing the Banana Lake Fire that has burned 913 acres north of Plains since it started Saturday.

The Western Montana All Hazards Incident Management Team took command of the fire Monday morning, with 194 personnel now working to control the blaze.

"We have 194 personnel on the fire," said Nick Holloway, public information officer for the Western Montana All Hazards Incident Management Team.

Watch to learn more about the efforts to fight the Banana Lake Fire: Fire managers discuss Banana Lake Fire burning near Plains

With those firefighters, plus two helicopters, 14 engines and 10 water trucks, crews have established containment lines around portions of the fire.

"The containment line we have all around the fire, we're holding that line