5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (83+ words) NBC Montana Missoula Co. lowers fire danger to moderate by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County fire officials lowered fire danger from high to moderate effective immediately. Officials urge people even though fire danger has decreased, to remain ready…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (167+ words) HAMILTON, Mont. — The Nature Grove Fire grew to 1,422 acres, 13 miles east of Hamilton. 300 firefighters are working to contain the lightning-caused fire. Officials say travelers and recreators are still advised to exercise caution when they are near the Nature Grove Fire…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (84+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — Kalispell is growing — and that growth is bringing new questions about wastewater, septic systems and clean water. The Western Montana Conservation Commission will meet in Kalispell Wednesday and Thursday to discuss those challenges, along with other conservation issues....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (72+ words) Crews are responding to a new fire start on the Darby Ranger District. The Rye Creek Fire is roughly 75 acres, burning 4 miles east of Darby. The lighting-caused fire started on private property. Engines, water tenders and a helicopter are working…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (78+ words) nbcmontana.com Silvertip Fire in Bob Marshall Wilderness grows to 7,272 acres by NBC Montana Staff The Silvertip Fire has grown to 7,272 acres, about 15 miles southeast of the Spotted Bear Ranger Station near Silvertip Mountain in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, remains…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (71+ words) NBC Montana Containment grows to 96% on Deer Creek Fire, west of Marion by NBC Montana Staff The Deer Creek Fire burning 1,099 acres, 18 miles west of Marion is now at 96% containment. Firefighters are patrolling and mopping up. There are 107 firefighters working…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (61+ words) NBC Montana Camp Creek Fire grows to 9,613 acres by NBC Montana Staff The Camp Creek Fire grows to 9,613 acres in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, 40 miles west of Augusta. Firefighters are working on protecting structures and positioning crews ahead of potential…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (150+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana residents are no stranger to how devastating wildfires can be within our communities. On Monday evening in Missoula County, experts with the U.S. Forest Service, Missoula County Government and Wildfire mitigation gathered at a free event to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (180+ words) WISDOM, Mont. — Firefighters continued working to contain two wildfires burning near Wisdom and Wise River, including the Bobcat Lakes Fire, which has grown to 10, 802 acres and is 45% contained. 650 firefighters total are working on both fires including 20 engines, 15 crews, 3 dozers, 5 masticators…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (198+ words) HAMILTON, Mont. — A lightning-sparked wildfire burning in the Bitterroot National Forest is prompting closures and an evacuation warning for residents along the east end of Skalkaho Highway. The Nature Grove Fire has burned 1,141 acres about a half-mile from Black Bear…...