Fire Watch

We must be getting close to the 4th of July.   Here it is, the first day of summer and we have already had our first grass fire.  Tuesday, witnesses saw a car driving on it's rim on I-90, which of course sparked the fire in the Lockwood area.  Fire Crews and one helicopter battled the fire for about 3 hours before getting it under control.  Today, the Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services placed an open burning ban into effect from Thursday at 12:05 am through Saturday at 12:05 am.  Apparently, the vehicle that is suspected of starting the fire, has not been located.  I would think that MHP would have been on 1-90 looking for a vehicle with no tire.  The owner might be a quick tire change artist.  I'm no expert of driving on a rim, BUT, I would think that would be something a person would notice for the obvious tilt of the car, the sparks flying and the uncomfortable sound of metal on asphalt.  Observe the burn ban!  A rain shower here and there doesn't help with the crunchy conditions.