Extreme Heat, Wind Prompts FIRE WATCH for the Billings Area 9/4
Low humidity, potentially gusty wind and near record high temperatures this weekend means fire danger is high for Yellowstone and surrounding counties.
Montana Fire Watch
The Rock Creek Fire – Montana’s Second Priority Blaze
While the Lolo Creek Complex fire has garnered the most attention over the past week, the Rock Creek fire near Red Lodge is Montana's second highest priority.
North Eightmile Fire Started Today South of Bozeman
A new fire started today, August 16th, in the Custer and Gallatin National Forests and is called the North Eightmile Fire. A helicopter and smoke jumpers are currently battling the blaze.
Frequent Human Caused Forest Fires Keep Missoula Stage One Restrictions in Place Despite Fire Danger Decline
The fire danger level in Missoula county and most of southwestern Montana has changed, however, stage one restrictions are still in place.
Butte Cabin Fire Near Missoula Cut Back to Just Eight Acres
A tanker flying back to Missoula spotted a new fire in the hills just southeast of town late Monday evening, but quick work by fire crews have limited the damage.
The Butte Cabin Fire is still burning about 25 miles south east of Missoula and so far the cause of the blaze is still undetermined...
After $2.3 Million, The Gold Creek Fire is Almost Fully Contained
The Gold Creek Fire north east of Missoula is at nearly 100 percent containment.
Jocko Fire Reaches Reaches 1500 Acres on Sunday, Likely Human Caused
Dry temperatures and gusty winds carried a fire in the Jocko canyon to over 700 acres in just a matter of hours on Saturday, July 28. Smoke from the fire blanketed Missoula by the afternoon.