Montana’s Fire Season May Not Be As Bad As We FearedMontana’s Fire Season May Not Be As Bad As We FearedDespite initial fears of a severe fire season, recent weather improvements in the Northern Rockies may reduce wildfire risks this summer.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Montana Arsonist Faces 100 Years in Prison for 2021 FiresMontana Arsonist Faces 100 Years in Prison for 2021 FiresThe devastating fire near Flathead Lake in 2021 destroyed 14 homes and 17 structures, and forced mass evacuations in the region.Michael FothMichael Foth
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
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
Elmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So FarElmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So FarThe Elmo Fire burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now almost two-thirds contained.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Elmo Fire Mushrooms to 20,000 Acres and Has Cost $6.2 MillionElmo Fire Mushrooms to 20,000 Acres and Has Cost $6.2 MillionOur news team spoke to Fire Information Officer Kelli Roemer on Thursday for the latest update on the human-caused fire.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
One Injured While Fighting the Weasel Fire Near Canadian BorderOne Injured While Fighting the Weasel Fire Near Canadian BorderThe Weasel Fire is burning in steep, heavily timbered terrain near the U.S. Canadian Border in the Rexford-Fortine Ranger District.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Northwest Fire Crews Continue to Battle With the Moose FireNorthwest Fire Crews Continue to Battle With the Moose FireThe Moose Fire burning near Salmon Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been burning since July 17 and has consumed nearly 60,000 acres, primarily in wilderness areas.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Latest on the Elmo Fire Near Flathead Lake in MontanaLatest on the Elmo Fire Near Flathead Lake in MontanaThe Elmo Fire, burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now estimated to be over 16,000 acres and about 10 percent contained.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Fire Near Lolo – New High Temperature Records Set in MissoulaFire Near Lolo – New High Temperature Records Set in MissoulaJust after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Missoula Rural Fire was dispatched to a possible structure fire near Neil Drive in Lolo. Peter ChristianPeter Christian