Crews fighting grass fire in south Missoula

MISSOULA — Missoula fire crews are battling a grass fire within city limits.

The Missoula Fire Department reported around 12:30 p.m. Monday that crews were responding to a grass fire near Cohosset Drive.

Cohosset Drive is near the intersection of S. Russell St., 39th St., and Hillview Way on the south side of Missoula near the base of the South Hills.

A City of Missoula fire station is located nearby.

The public is asked to avoid the area.