More elk and old growth: Forest Service adjusts plan for Montana’s Bitterroot
The plan amendments could more protect more old growth trees
Wildfires
Daines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay Raise
Senator Daines believes firefighters need a pay raise.
Big Plan Aims to Keep Bitterroot Valley from Burning
Plan aims to keep the forest healthy and cut fire risk along east side of Bitterroot.
Prescribed Burns Could Put Smoke into Western Montana Skies
The fires are being set now to help with forest management and wildfire prevention
Rain Not Enough to Completely Erase Montana Fire Season
Missoula set a new record for rain last Thursday, breaking a mark dating back to 1898. But the fire danger remains.
Garceau Fire on Flathead Reservation Nearing Containment
The Garceau Fire that has been burning on the Flathead Reservation since August 16 is now in the mop-up stage.
New Ground Fire Retardant Helps Prevent Fires in Montana
“With the ground applied units our employees will go around and put an application by the ground that can be a lot more accurate,” he said.
Lightning Storms Cause Multiple Small Fires in Western Montana
The National Weather Service reports that over 200 lightning strikes in the western Montana area late Friday resulted in numerous small fires being battled over the weekend.
Elmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So Far
The Elmo Fire burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now almost two-thirds contained.
Elmo Fire Mushrooms to 20,000 Acres and Has Cost $6.2 Million
Our news team spoke to Fire Information Officer Kelli Roemer on Thursday for the latest update on the human-caused fire.