Wildfire

An elderly man who lives in a cabin was scammed out of his life savings, and is now being assisted by the Missoula County Sheriff's Office.

A 74 year-old man who was scammed out of his life savings is now being helped by members of the Missoula County Sheriff's Office and some kindly neighbors.

UPDATE: Flathead National Forest officials are reporting the Glacier Rim Fire was last sized at 30 acres. Flathead National Forest Spokeswoman Ema Braunberger said the blaze was approaching the edge of Glacier National Park, and that containing the fire before it reached the park was a priority...

Despite more recent weather activity in western Montana, U.S. Senator Steve Daines worked the floor today in Washington to ensure the state be prepared to respond to potential drought conditions and wildfire activity.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A wildfire driven by strong weekend winds has burned 4.5-square miles in south-central Montana and forced the evacuation of more than 50 homes in a subdivision where at least two structures have been lost.

RED LODGE, Mont. - Authorities evacuated a ski lodge in southern Montana on Saturday because of a wind-driven wildfire heading toward it.

The Missoula County Fire Prevention Association has increased the fire danger level back to 'HIGH'.

Officials with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation said on Tuesday, that the Lost Mine Loop fire on Upper Miller Creek Road would be 100% controlled by the end of the day.

It was confirmed on Monday morning that the Lost Mine Loop fire burning in the Upper Miller Creek area was caused by the exhaust from a hot chain saw on private property early Sunday afternoon.

Several Fire crews continue to battle a 60 acre fire in the Miller Creek area south of Missoula, that may have been started by a hot chainsaw.