Helicopter fighting South Yaak fire in the Purcell Mountains, northwest Montana. (Photo by Randy Beacham)

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Size: 5568px × 3712px
Location: Kootenai National Forest, Lincoln County, Northwest Montana
Photo credit: © Randy Beacham / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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