Judge Says Fire Retardant Violates Law, But Won't Stop Its Use
Judge notes USFS is already seeking a permit, says stopping retardant brings "greater harm" from fires.
Wildfires
Hot, Dry Week Could Preview Our Entire Summer in Montana
Climatologists say sea surface temperatures are already climbing rapidly
See Smoke in Missoula? It's Likely From a Prescribed Burn
Fires will be lit depending on weather conditions and smoke impacts
More Elk and Old Growth: Forest Service Adjusts Plan for Montana'
The plan amendments could more protect more old growth trees
Daines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay
Senator Daines believes firefighters need a pay raise.
Big Plan Aims to Keep Bitterroot Valley from Burning
Plan aims to keep the forest healthy and cut fire risk along east side of Bitterroot.
Prescribed Burns in Idaho Could Send Smoke to Montana
The fires are being set now to help with forest management and wildfire prevention
Rain Not Enough to Completely Erase Montana Fire Season
Missoula set a new record for rain last Thursday, breaking a mark dating back to 1898. But the fire danger remains.
Lightning Storms Cause Multiple Small Fires in Western Montana
The National Weather Service reports that over 200 lightning strikes in the western Montana area late Friday resulted in numerous small fires being battled over the weekend.
Elmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So Far
The Elmo Fire burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now almost two-thirds contained.