See Smoke in Missoula? It's Likely From a Prescribed BurnSee Smoke in Missoula? It's Likely From a Prescribed BurnFires will be lit depending on weather conditions and smoke impactsDennis BraggDennis Bragg
Montana Wildfire Responder Praises Bill for Aerial Fire ResponseMontana Wildfire Responder Praises Bill for Aerial Fire ResponseTim Sheehy recently spoke with KGVO News advocating for House Bill 883.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Montana Property Cleanup: Here’s Why You Need a Burn PermitMontana Property Cleanup: Here’s Why You Need a Burn PermitPermits are required to burn debris in Montana countiesDennis BraggDennis Bragg
Fires Last Season Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in MontanaFires Last Season Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in MontanaFEMA reminds Montana residents that wildfires leave a potential hazard well after the flames have been snuffed out. Michael FothMichael Foth
Daines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay RaiseDaines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay RaiseSenator Daines believes firefighters need a pay raise.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Burn Season Opens for Essential Projects in Missoula CountyBurn Season Opens for Essential Projects in Missoula CountyFall burning season opened in Missoula County on October 1st for essential agriculture and prescribed wildland projects.Brian LeeBrian Lee
Prescribed Burns Could Put Smoke into Western Montana SkiesPrescribed Burns Could Put Smoke into Western Montana SkiesThe fires are being set now to help with forest management and wildfire prevention Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Montana Smokejumper Applications: Are You Tough Enough?Montana Smokejumper Applications: Are You Tough Enough?It's last call for anyone interested in a job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a smokejumper firefighter.Benny EdwinBenny Edwin
Montana Air Quality A Concern In September 2022Montana Air Quality A Concern In September 2022The end of fire season or concerns for air quality in Montana's Missoula, Ravalli, and Lake Counties is not coming anytime soon.Benny EdwinBenny Edwin
Garceau Fire on Flathead Reservation Nearing ContainmentGarceau Fire on Flathead Reservation Nearing ContainmentThe Garceau Fire that has been burning on the Flathead Reservation since August 16 is now in the mop-up stage.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Friday Lightning Storm Sparks Fires in Lolo National ForestFriday Lightning Storm Sparks Fires in Lolo National ForestDue to severe and widespread thunderstorms and lightning across the Lolo National Forest, firefighters were actively responding to multiple smoke reports.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
New Ground Fire Retardant Helps Prevent Fires in MontanaNew Ground Fire Retardant Helps Prevent Fires in Montana“With the ground applied units our employees will go around and put an application by the ground that can be a lot more accurate,” he said.Peter ChristianPeter Christian