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<p>A Single-engine air tanker (SEAT) plane dumps a red cloud of retardant on the West Garceau fire. Air drops such as this one are able to slow the fire's rate of spread, allowing crews time to establish firelines.</p>

<p>A Single-engine air tanker (SEAT) plane dumps a red cloud of retardant on the West Garceau fire. Air drops such as this one are able to slow the fire's rate of spread, allowing crews time to establish firelines.</p>

August 24, 2012

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Fire still roaring
August 24, 2012 5 p.m.

Fire still roaring

More than one week old, West Garceau blaze covers more than 9,400 acres

Scorching the hills of the Salish Mountains approximately 15 miles west of Polson, the West Garceau fire stubbornly continues to defy suppression after more than a week of activity.