The big fizzle: 2023 fire season around Missoula winding downThe big fizzle: 2023 fire season around Missoula winding downWhile one should never say never, fire officials are feeling optimistic that the end of the 2023 fire season may be at hand.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
Tuesday lightning sparks at least 2 more fires in Missoula CountyTuesday lightning sparks at least 2 more fires in Missoula CountyWhile the bulk of the region's fire resources are working the Colt fire northwest of Seeley Lake, several new fires were reported Tuesday morning north of Missoula.Missoula CurrentMissoula Current
Elder Abuse and Wildfire Insurance in MontanaElder Abuse and Wildfire Insurance in MontanaState officials noted that in 2020 a record 4,500 Montanans were victims of elder abuse, an increase of nearly 30% since 2018.Nick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Missoula Paddleheads Raffle to Help Australian Fire EffortsMissoula Paddleheads Raffle to Help Australian Fire EffortsShow proof of your donation and you could get a ton of cool Paddleheads prizes. Mike SmithMike Smith
RMEF Tops $1 Million in Elk Habitat Research throughout USARMEF Tops $1 Million in Elk Habitat Research throughout USAIn 2019, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has allocated over $1 million for elk related research throughout the country.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Montana Horseshoe Fire May Have Burned HomesMontana Horseshoe Fire May Have Burned HomesThe Horseshoe fire, burning near Clarkston north of Bozeman may have destroyed some homes.Jon KingJon KingNick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Cost of Fighting Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier Now Over $9 MillionCost of Fighting Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier Now Over $9 MillionThe Howe Ridge Fire burning in Glacier National Park has grown just over 12,850 acres.Jon KingJon KingNick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Cooler Weather Dampens Howe Ridge Fire, Some Evacuations LiftedCooler Weather Dampens Howe Ridge Fire, Some Evacuations LiftedAt over 12,400 acres, the Howe Ridge Fire burning in Glacier National Park is still the largest wildfire in Montana.Jon KingJon KingNick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Howe Fire Is The First 10,000 Acre Fire In Montana This YearHowe Fire Is The First 10,000 Acre Fire In Montana This YearOnly one Montana fire has grown to over 10,000 acres in 2018.Jon KingJon KingNick ChrestensonNick Chrestenson
Most of Montana Facing Above Average Fire Threat Through OctoberMost of Montana Facing Above Average Fire Threat Through OctoberOn Wednesday, August 1, the Northern Rockies Coordination Center Released its projected fire danger levels for the region. Jon KingJon King