Campfires Are Back - Bitterroot Forest Restrictions Eased
However, open burning is still banned in Ravalli County. Continue reading…
View ArticleLightning Storms Cause Small Fire in Lolo National Forest
With the 4th of July celebration that will undoubtedly carry through the weekend, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is asking everyone who visits or drives through the Lolo...
View ArticleFire Danger Increased to ‘High’ in Missoula County
Fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Prevention Association have increased the fire danger level to high, and continued the policy that debris burning is no long allowed Continue reading…
View ArticleFire Danger Remains High as Hot Summer Weather Continues
Fire officials are still concerned about the danger of wildfire in western Montana, despite the calendar advancing into September. Continue reading…
View ArticleFire Officials Warn of High Heat – Low Humidity and Strong Winds
With the hot temperatures this week and a dry, windy weekend, fire officials are warning outdoor recreationists to be extra careful with fires, especially campfires. Continue reading…
View ArticleFWP Urges Caution for Floaters and Campers to Stay Safe
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking people who float the rivers and camp in the woods around western Montana to use caution to flat and camp keeping safety in mind. Continue reading…
View ArticleAbandoned Campfires in Bitterroot Becoming a Problem
Put your campfires out! Continue reading…
View ArticleForest Fire Season at Full Alert
Weather predictions are key to fire danger levels. Continue reading…
View ArticleBitterroot National Forest - 'Very High' Fire Danger
Wednesday morning lightning causes 5 fires. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana, Idaho Forests Hit by Lightning
bitterroot national forest, fire danger, campfires, lightning fires, nez perce forest Continue reading…
View ArticleFires Now Banned Across Northwest Montana – Extreme Fire Danger
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has announced that no fires will be allowed on any of their campsites due to Stage Two Fire Restrictions put in place on Friday. Continue reading…
View ArticleNo Fires But Many Hunters in Bitterroot Forests
Fire danger is low and only prescribed control fires are planned. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow to Put Out a Campfire
Most of West Central Montana is under Stage One fire restrictions. Fire danger is at the Extreme level. It’s not the time of year to be careless with fire. Continue reading…
View ArticleFire Danger Level Changes
Missoula fire officials have lowered the fire danger by one level from extreme to very high. Stage One fire restrictions remain in effect. No campfires outside established fire rings and there are also...
View ArticleMissoula Fire Danger Raised to “Very High” [AUDIO]
Monday morning, based on current and expected weather conditions, fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) agreed to move the fire danger in Missoula County to...
View ArticleCity Declares Stage One Fire Restrictions Beginning Thursday [AUDIO]
The City of Missoula will join other West Central Montana fire agencies in enacting Stage I fire restrictions early Thursday morning. Continue reading…
View ArticleStage One Fire Restrictions Begin Thursday in Bitterroot National Forest
Recent hot and dry weather along with afternoon thunderstorms and frequent lightning, prompted fire management officials this week to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Continue reading…
View ArticleMissoula Rural Fire Prepares For Hot Dry Weather – And Fires
Hot temperatures are drying out grasses and forests, and fire danger is increasing. Continue reading…
View ArticleRoaring Lion Fire 50% Contained – BR Forest Restrictions
Ravalli County and Bitterroot Forest limiting campfires. Continue reading…
View ArticleFire Danger Increases – New Ravalli County Restrictions
Campfire restrictions take effect Thursday. Continue reading…
View ArticleDNRC – Western Montana Officially Now in High Fire Danger
The Missoula County Fire Protection Agency has raised the fire danger level from ‘Moderate’ to ‘High’, as of noon on Monday, July 16. Continue reading…
View ArticleBitterroot Forest Fire Danger is ‘Very High’
Campfires could be a problem. Continue reading…
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