Missoula Rural Fire Prepares For Hot Dry Weather – And Fires
Hot temperatures are drying out grasses and forests, and fire danger is increasing.
Campfires
Western Montana Crews Respond to More Than a Dozen Illegal Campfires Every Week
Missoula County has had Stage 1 fire restrictions in place for months now, but Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Spokesman Jordan Koppen says many people are breaking the rules when it comes to starting fires.
![County Officials Raise Fire Danger to Very High – Temperatures in the 90’s This Weekend [YouTube]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2015/06/Fire-danger.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County Officials Raise Fire Danger to Very High – Temperatures in the 90’s This Weekend [YouTube]
Officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association have raised the fire danger level from 'High' to "Very High" as of Monday afternoon.
Stage One Fire Restrictions Begin Thursday in Bitterroot National Forest
Recent hot and dry weather along with afternoon thunderstorms and frequent lightning, prompted fire management officials this week to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
![City Declares Stage One Fire Restrictions Beginning Thursday [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2014/08/smoky-sky.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City Declares Stage One Fire Restrictions Beginning Thursday [AUDIO]
The City of Missoula will join other West Central Montana fire agencies in enacting Stage I fire restrictions early Thursday morning.
![Missoula Fire Danger Raised to “Very High” [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2014/07/Fire-danger1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula Fire Danger Raised to “Very High” [AUDIO]
Monday morning, based on current and expected weather conditions, fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) agreed to move the fire danger in Missoula County to "Very High" starting at midnight on July 29.