Judge Says Fire Retardant Violates Law, But Won't Stop Its UseJudge Says Fire Retardant Violates Law, But Won't Stop Its UseJudge notes USFS is already seeking a permit, says stopping retardant brings "greater harm" from fires.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Legendary 'Tanker 12' Fire Plane Heads to New Missoula MuseumLegendary 'Tanker 12' Fire Plane Heads to New Missoula MuseumTanker 12 was of Neptune's legendary P2V fleet.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Montana Governor Receives Annual Fire Season BriefingMontana Governor Receives Annual Fire Season BriefingState and federal fire officials met on Tuesday with Governor Greg Gianforte for a yearly pre-fire season briefing.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Bitterroot Smoke Will Be From 6700 Acres of 'Fires on Purpose'Bitterroot Smoke Will Be From 6700 Acres of 'Fires on Purpose'The fires are "low intensity", which are much easier to control than wildfireDennis BraggDennis Bragg
See Smoke in Missoula? It's Likely From a Prescribed BurnSee Smoke in Missoula? It's Likely From a Prescribed BurnFires will be lit depending on weather conditions and smoke impactsDennis BraggDennis Bragg
Montana Wildfire Responder Praises Bill for Aerial Fire ResponseMontana Wildfire Responder Praises Bill for Aerial Fire ResponseTim Sheehy recently spoke with KGVO News advocating for House Bill 883.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Montana Property Cleanup: Here’s Why You Need a Burn PermitMontana Property Cleanup: Here’s Why You Need a Burn PermitPermits are required to burn debris in Montana countiesDennis BraggDennis Bragg
Concerned About Future of Lolo National Forest? Share Your ThoughtsConcerned About Future of Lolo National Forest? Share Your ThoughtsThe plan will address numerous issues, from timber to wildlife to recreationDennis BraggDennis Bragg
Fires Last Season Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in MontanaFires Last Season Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in MontanaFEMA reminds Montana residents that wildfires leave a potential hazard well after the flames have been snuffed out. Michael FothMichael Foth
Daines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay RaiseDaines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay RaiseSenator Daines believes firefighters need a pay raise.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Montana Air Quality A Concern In September 2022Montana Air Quality A Concern In September 2022The end of fire season or concerns for air quality in Montana's Missoula, Ravalli, and Lake Counties is not coming anytime soon.Benny EdwinBenny Edwin
Garceau Fire on Flathead Reservation Nearing ContainmentGarceau Fire on Flathead Reservation Nearing ContainmentThe Garceau Fire that has been burning on the Flathead Reservation since August 16 is now in the mop-up stage.Peter ChristianPeter Christian