Montana's Fire Season May Not Be As Bad As We Feared
Despite initial fears of a severe fire season, recent weather improvements in the Northern Rockies may reduce wildfire risks this summer.
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Montana Faces Big Problems Due to Lack of Snow
Montana's snow drought triggers ski area closures, wildfire fears, and wildlife concerns.
Montana's Wildfire Season Is Getting More Dangerous By The Day
It's not the worst we've ever seen, but a few more unlucky lightning strikes and Montana's wildfire season could explode. We're currently battling 77 active wildfires and they are for the most part in remote, hard to fight areas, with plenty of timber and fuel to burn.
Pilot and CEO Tim Sheehy Working the Colt Fire Near Seeley Lake
Several wildfires have been reported in western Montana, one of them being the Colt Fire which is burning near Seeley Lake.
Photos, Latest News from Elmo Fire Near Flathead Lake
The latest reports I'm seeing as of Sunday night are that the Elmo 2 Fire burning near Flathead Lake continues to grow. This as a Type II team has now been brought in to assist. Here's photos, video, and a first-hand report.