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.
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.
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.
One Injured While Fighting the Weasel Fire Near Canadian Border
The Weasel Fire is burning in steep, heavily timbered terrain near the U.S. Canadian Border in the Rexford-Fortine Ranger District.
Northwest Fire Crews Continue to Battle With the Moose Fire
The Moose Fire burning near Salmon Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been burning since July 17 and has consumed nearly 60,000 acres, primarily in wilderness areas.
Latest on the Elmo Fire Near Flathead Lake in Montana
The Elmo Fire, burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now estimated to be over 16,000 acres and about 10 percent contained.
Fire Near Lolo – New High Temperature Records Set in Missoula
Just after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Missoula Rural Fire was dispatched to a possible structure fire near Neil Drive in Lolo.