Wildfire Destroys Dozens of Structures in Montana Town

A wildfire tore through the small town of Denton, Montana, destroying dozens of structures on December 1, local media reported.

According to the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office, 25 residences in the town were a “total loss.”

This footage, uploaded by the sheriff’s office on December 1, shows flames engulfing buildings, as well as a large smoke plume wafting over the area.

The fire was 10,644 acres (16.6 square miles) as of December 2. Credit: Fergus County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful