Montana Wildfires

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As wildfire season looms, awareness is key. Governor Gianforte is urging Montanans to gear up for smoke challenges this summer—here’s what you need to know.

Wildfires are flaring up across Montana, sparked by a barrage of lightning. Firefighters are on the front lines, battling blazes that sprung up in a matter of hours.

Firefighters spent the morning wrapping the old McCart fire lookout station in the Bitterroot National Forest with what looks like tin foil (it's not). The Johnson Ridge fire appears to be approaching the structure from the south.

Despite initial fears of a severe fire season, recent weather improvements in the Northern Rockies may reduce wildfire risks this summer.

The devastating fire near Flathead Lake in 2021 destroyed 14 homes and 17 structures, and forced mass evacuations in the region.

Montana's seen over 100 thousand acres burned.

Restrictions aimed at stopping human-caused fires.

Obviously active fires in Montana are the main cause for smoke in our area, but there are other factors that play into haze!

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