Elbow Creek Fire
The Elbow Creek Fire up Pleasant Valley Rd is out. Our firefighters got a dozer line and hose line around it quickly, and contained it at 16.5 acres. Then yesterday’s rain extinguished it. Continue reading Elbow Creek Fire
Category: Fires
Extreme Fire Danger / Stage II Fire Restrictions
If you didn’t already know, pretty much all of NW Montana is at Extreme Fire Danger Level with Stage II fire restrictions mandated. Here’s what you need to know to avoid breaking the law and causing sparking a fire that too easily would spread beyond your control… Continue reading Extreme Fire Danger / Stage II Fire Restrictions
Governor Gianforte Declares Wildfire State of Emergency
Our district’s fire danger level is VERY HIGH. However, it’s worse in much of the rest of Montana. Governor Gianforte issued Executive Order 12-2021 in response to the dry and dangerous wildfire conditions that exist across the state and to the national shortage of firefighting resources. Continue reading Governor Gianforte Declares Wildfire State of Emergency
Update #2 on Hubbart Dam Fire
The wildfire burning 12 miles southwest of Marion is 121.5 acres. 50 personnel are on site working on containment. No structures are threatened. Despite winds, firefighters are cautiously optimistic, because there is a dozer line around perimeter of fire zone. Crews expect to work the fire a few more days. Cooler temps and higher humidity are forecasted for this weekend, which will help fire suppression … Continue reading Update #2 on Hubbart Dam Fire
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