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
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
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
The Hubbart Dam Fire, a ten acre fire south of Marion about 1 mile east of Hubbard Reservoir, began burning in grass, brush and timber yesterday (October 6, 2020). Marion Fire is assisting DNRC. You may have seen helicopters also assisting in fire suppression efforts yesterday and today. If you’re curious about nearby fires, check out DNRC’s Interactive Wildland Fire app. Continue reading Hubbart Dam Fire
