Your Guide to Missoula and Montana Wildfires, Summer 2024

Wildland fire season in Western Montana has seen multiple significant fires start, with at least two close to Missoula. For the latest on fires around Missoula and around the state, we've compiled articles on topics of interest including air quality, evacuations, and updates on specific fires.

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Air Quality - Missoula

• Montana Air Quality Takes Another Hit From New Fires 
• Montana Air Quality Takes a Turn for the Worse

Beacon Hill Fire

•  Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West of Missoula

Butler Creek Fire - Missoula

• Missoula County Orders Evacuations Due to Butler Creek Fire

Evacuation Warnings and Evacuation Orders in Missoula

An evacuation warning was issued for Upper Miller Creek and an evacuation order was issued for Butler Creek.

• Missoula County Orders Evacuations Due to Butler Creek Fire
• Missoula County Busts Myth About Evacuations

Fire Restrictions - Missoula County

Fire restrictions took effect on July 19, 2024 for much of Western Montana. Be sure you're familiar with the activities that fall under a Stage II Fire Restriction.

• Missoula County Sets Stage II Fire Restrictions

Miller Peak Fire - Missoula

• The Latest Details on the Miller Peak Fire Near Missoula
• Firefighters Bracing for Gusty Winds and Heat on Miller Peak Fire
• Montana Governor Addresses Miller Peak and Horse Gulch Fires

Wildfires - Montana

• Estimated Costs to Figh Montana's Giffest Wildfires Summer 2024
• Montana Governor Addresses Miller Peak and Horse Gulch Fires
• New Wildfire Ignites Near Lincoln, Montana
• Plane Crash at Horse Gulch Fire in Montana Takes Pilot's Life