1+ week, 4+ day ago   (188+ words) The Nature Grove Fire is burning 2,374 acres south of Shalkaho Highway, 13 miles east of Hamilton, The lightning caused fire has 319 firefighters responding. Drivers can expect delays of up to 20 minutes on Skalkaho Highway due to a pilot car from mile…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (102+ words) NBC Montana MISSOULA, Mont. — Recent storms brought much-needed rainfall to the Lolo National Forest, leading officials to rescind Stage II fire restrictions effective Wednesday, Sept. 2, but fire managers warned that wildfire danger remains high. Officials said the threat of wildfire…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (288+ words) Ample sunshine and mild temperatures are expected today and Tuesday. Daytime highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and chilly overnight lows in the upper 30s and 40s are anticipated. Showers and a few thunderstorms return late Tuesday, becoming more widespread Wednesday. These…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (89+ words) NBC Montana OVANDO, Mont. — Fire crews from the Lolo National Forest and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation are responding to a lightning-caused wildfire burning in the Seeley Ranger District. The fire is about six miles north of Ovando…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (64+ words) NBC Montana Crews battle lightning-sparked Porcupine Fire NW of Lincoln by NBC Montana Staff LINCOLN, Mont. — Fire crews are responding to a new wildfire sparked by lightning about 11 miles northwest of Lincoln. The Porcupine Fire is drawing an aggressive response…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (238+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — Flathead National Forest firefighters have responded to 11 wildfires sparked by lightning following storms over the weekend. As of Aug. 25, several of the fires were contained, controlled or out, while crews continued suppression efforts on others. The largest is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (146+ words) HAMILTON, Mont. — A lightning-sparked wildfire burning in the Bitterroot National Forest prompted evacuation warnings late Saturday for residents along the east end of Skalkaho Highway. The Nature Grove Fire was estimated at 175 acres and was burning about a half-mile above…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (174+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — The Custer Gallatin National Forest has temporarily closed Tom Miner Campground because of concerns about hazardous trees affected by root disease. The closure took effect Aug. 21 on the Gardiner Ranger District. Forest officials said mature spruce trees in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (220+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — Firefighters are responding to six new wildfires sparked by lightning across the Flathead National Forest following hundreds of lightning strikes over the weekend. The Forest Service said the storms brought spotty precipitation and strong winds, with additional storm…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (97+ words) NBC Montana MISSOULA, Mont. — Butte-Silver Bow Parks and Recreation is warning the public about recent bear activity near Skyline Park. Officials say bear activity has been reported in the area east of the park and are asking people to stay…...