Montana Wildfires

"We have 75 active fires in the state right now," said Gianforte.

The current Incident Management Team and the fire crews have many years of firefighting experience.

Estimated costs of fighting wildland fires not only in Western Montana but across the state.

Montana's air quality plummets due to widespread fires, affecting multiple valley areas.

An Air Tractor AT-802 crashed into a cliff at the Hauser Reservoir.

Despite initial fears of a severe fire season, recent weather improvements in the Northern Rockies may reduce wildfire risks this summer.

As far as natural disasters go, wildfires are one of the biggest concerns in Montana, and the concern may be greater than previously thought.

Exciting news for aspiring firefighters! Bitterroot National Forest is hiring entry-level firefighters with no prior experience required.

Despite the danger, firefighters probably make less than you do.

The fire burned over 5,000 acres in one day, coming within miles of Missoula