An investigation of the human-caused fire at the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park resulted in a suspect who was charged for discarding a lit cigarette in a hazardous manner.
After the historic fire season of 2017, Missoula County Commissioners have asked a distinguished fire scientist to speak at a public meeting on Thursday, February 8 to discuss ways to reduce the community’s risk of wildfire.
With fire season underway in earnest, and looking back at last year's devastating Roaring Lion Fire, Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton has proactively published the county's evacuation plan.
Missoula County Disaster and Emergency Services Director Adriane Beck chaired a public meeting this week to discuss what a team of officials had been planning for in the past four months.
When disaster strikes, be it wildfires, floods, or even an urban avalanche, first responders will be ready, thanks to years of preparation from the Missoula Office of Emergency Services.
The Missoula County Sheriff's Office Facebook page is stating that families evacuated due to the Colorado Gulch Fire could be allowed to return home late Tuesday afternoon or evening.