Fire Watch
Lightning sparks numerous small Bitterroot National Forest wildfires
Lightning is being blamed for sparking at least five small fires in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Flathead Fire Management discusses this year’s wildfire season
On Friday, Flathead Fire Management officials met to discuss the severity of this year’s fire season.
Montana health leaders warn about smoke exposure as wildfires burn to the north
People across large areas of Montana woke up to smoke-filled skies on Friday morning, as smoke from large fires in Canada blew into the state.
Montana DNRC: Fire season quieter than usual
According to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, it has been a quieter fire season than usual in the state so far.
Cottonwood fire burns nearly 500 acres east of Townsend
Fire crews performed mop up operations on Tuesday for the Cottonwood fire that burned nearly 500 acres seven miles east of Townsend.
Estimated cost for Howe Ridge fire over $7.8M; community meeting set
New numbers show that the estimated cost for the Howe Ridge fire is $7.83 million.
Update on Glacier National Park wildfires (September 1)
As September begins, crews are still fighting the Howe Ridge and Boundary fires in Glacier National Park.
Lewis and Clark Rural Fire Council hosts fundraiser and recruitment drive
Volunteer fire departments from around Helena gathered at Safeway for a Lewis and Clark Rural Fire Council fundraiser and recruitment drive.
Update on Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park (August 26)
The Howe Ridge Fire has now burned 12,420 acres and is 10 percent contained.
Wildfire south of Boulder not expected to grow
Firefighters in Jefferson County do not expect a wildfire burning south of Boulder to grow.
Super Scoopers play key role in fighting Howe Ridge Fire
A pair of Canadian CL-215 water-scooping planes have been a key tool for protecting Glacier National Park from wildfires.
Super Scoopers play key role in fighting Howe Ridge Fire
A pair of Canadian CL-215 water-scooping planes have been a key tool for protecting Glacier National Park from wildfires.
“Rain for Rent” system installed around Lake McDonald Lodge
Crews are using a unique system to help protect historic structures still threatened by the Howe Ridge Fire.
Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park (August 23 update)
The Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park has burned an estimated 10,323 acres and is 10 percent contained.
Howe Ridge Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres
The lightning-sparked fire has destroyed numerous private homes and structures, but there have been no reported injuries.
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