Montana Wildfires

Judge notes USFS is already seeking a permit, says stopping retardant brings "greater harm" from fires.

Tanker 12 was of Neptune's legendary P2V fleet.

State and federal fire officials met on Tuesday with Governor Greg Gianforte for a yearly pre-fire season briefing.

The fires are "low intensity", which are much easier to control than wildfire

Fires will be lit depending on weather conditions and smoke impacts

Tim Sheehy recently spoke with KGVO News advocating for House Bill 883.

Permits are required to burn debris in Montana counties

The plan will address numerous issues, from timber to wildlife to recreation

FEMA reminds Montana residents that wildfires leave a potential hazard well after the flames have been snuffed out.

Senator Daines believes firefighters need a pay raise.

The end of fire season or concerns for air quality in Montana's Missoula, Ravalli, and Lake Counties is not coming anytime soon.

The Garceau Fire that has been burning on the Flathead Reservation since August 16 is now in the mop-up stage.