Montana Insurance Commissioner Warns Homeowners, Prepare for Fire
Despite recent rains, fire season is coming soon and is predicted to be worse than average
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Forest Management Omnibus Bill Expected to Hit Senate Floor
A new omnibus bill is working its way through congress and includes changes to forest management that have been pushed by Montana’s congressional delegation.
Missoula County Releases Wildfire Risk Map, New Protection Plan
Missoula County is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the first time in over a decade.
Man Says Crews Started 'Unnecessary' Backburn Without Permission
Resident Jay Alexander was evacuated during the incident and returned home to find his land ablaze, not by the Sunrise Fire, but by a backburn set to help fight the fire.
Nine Mile House Fire Investigation Closed, Not Arson
The Missoula County Sheriff’s Department has been helping to investigate what caused the Nine Mile House near Huson to burn down last December and Detective Captain David Conway says the investigation is closed.
Fire at Montana Post Office Under Investigation
The Montana State Fire Marshall was called to Big Arm today, January 10, after a fire broke out at the local post office.
Horrific California Fires Pull Missoula-Based Planes and Pilots Out of Retirement
Neptune Aviation's P2V aircraft were retired just days ago, but they're being called out of retirement to help with the fires in California.
Rain Drowns Rice Ridge Fire, Fire Camp Moving Out This Week
The rice ridge fire near Seeley Lake has been hit with rain and snow in recent weeks and according to Fire Information Officer Glenda Scott, the recent drenching over the weekend has put out all of the worrisome hotspots.
Knock Out Fires, Raising Funds For Victims Of The Wildfires
Townsquare Media Missoula has teamed up with Knockerball Missoula and the Missoula Indoor Sports Arena to help "Knock Out Fires".
Study Compares CO2 Emissions From Montana Forest Fires and Coal Plants
Will 2017's fire season produce more CO2 than Colstrip?