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September 8, 2023
Hungry Horse Reservoir's West Shore Road reopens to the public
September 8, 2023 • The Flathead National Forest is reopening more of the Hungry Horse Reservoir to the public as recent rains have helped firefighters contain wildfires in the area.
Hungry Horse Reservoir's West Shore Road reopens to the public
August 30, 2023
Fire danger remains high as more than 107,000 acres have burned in Montana
August 30, 2023 • There were 24 active large fire incidents in the state as of Tuesday morning. Multiple regions in the state are using significant firefighting resources as the state remains in level 3 preparedness.
Fire danger remains high as more than 107,000 acres have burned in Montana
August 22, 2023
River Road East Fire destroys structures near Paradise, MT
August 22, 2023 • Rain has slowed the spread of the River Road East Fire that has burned down structures and more than 16,000 acres near the town of Paradise.
River Road East Fire destroys structures near Paradise, MT
August 18, 2023
Evacuations ordered near Trego, Paradise as high winds fanned the flames Friday
August 18, 2023 • The Flathead County Sheriff Friday afternoon issued a new mandatory evacuation order for the 3,000 acre East Fork Fire burning approximately 12 miles outside of Trego, MT. A new fire burning across the river from Paradise is being pushed by strong winds. Highway 200 is closed from Plains to Highway 135 due to the fire activity.
Evacuations ordered near Trego, Paradise as high winds fanned the flames Friday
August 17, 2023
Montana wildfire update for Aug. 16, 2023
August 17, 2023 • Record setting high temperatures and gusty winds created a dramatic increase in fire activity in western Montana Tuesday. However, much of the increased activity was inside containment lines of existing fires. High water temperatures prompted Montana wildlife officials to implement hoot-owl restrictions on the lower Madison River starting Aug. 16.
Montana wildfire update for Aug. 16, 2023
August 14, 2023
Extreme heat and critical fire conditions forecast through Thursday
August 14, 2023 • Extreme heat and critical fire conditions are forecast through Thursday. Meteorologists say records could be shattered this week.
Extreme heat and critical fire conditions forecast through Thursday
August 4, 2023
Evacuations ordered near Elmo; NW Montana will move to Stage 2 fire restrictions
August 4, 2023 • Residents south of Highway 93 near Elmo are being told to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire. Several areas in Northwest Montana will move to Stage Two fire restrictions Saturday.
Evacuations ordered near Elmo; NW Montana will move to Stage 2 fire restrictions
August 4, 2023
Montana wildfire update for Aug. 3, 2023
August 4, 2023 • The 13,000 acre Middle Ridge Fire burning west of Ronan is listed at 25% containment. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' (CSKT) Division of Fire said crews continued mop up efforts Thursday. The almost 14,000 acre Niarada Fire west of Elmo continues actively burning in a mix of timber and brush.
Montana wildfire update for Aug. 3, 2023
August 2, 2023
What you can do to prepare ahead of an evacuation order
August 2, 2023 • As fire season heats up across Montana, officials say people living in areas prone to wildfires should be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice.
What you can do to prepare ahead of an evacuation order
August 1, 2023
'Asbestos forest' burns; Fire prevention work begins around Butte's water supply
August 1, 2023 • The Tub Gulch Fire is burning within Libby's 'asbestos forest' near the defunct vermiculite mine. Forest Service crews began emergency fire prevention work this week in the area around Butte's largest municipal water supply.The Flathead County Commission enacted an emergency declaration Tuesday.
'Asbestos forest' burns; Fire prevention work begins around Butte's water supply
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