The Margaret Fire burning 13 miles east of Bigfork has surpassed 1,000 acres, according to Inciweb. The fire is located on the ridge north of Margaret Lake on the upper third of the slope on steep rocky terrain. The fire has burned over Forest Service Road 895E. The smoke column may be visible at times from the Flathead Valley and from the Hungry Horse Reservoir. Trails in the area have been closed. There are 10 personnel assigned to the lightning-caused fire.