UPDATE: Table Butte Fire now 50 percent contained; road reopens
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DUBOIS — The Table Butte Fire grew to more than 800 acres Tuesday afternoon, but by early evening the fire was more than 50 percent contained, according to Bureau of Land Management officials.
The fire, located north of Table Butte and about five miles east of Camas in Jefferson County, ignited at about 2:15 p.m. So far the fire has burned only grass and brush, all of which was located on BLM land.
No structures were threatened, and the fire has stopped advancing.
Full containment of the fire is expected by 11 p.m. Tuesday.
The Camas Monteview Road (2700 North) in Jefferson County was closed briefly, but has now reopened.
Officials have determined the fire was caused by lightning.