3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (216+ words) WISDOM, Mont. — Firefighters boosted containment on the Sand Creek Fire on Wednesday as crews prepared for a critical fire weather forecast and the potential for more visible smoke. The Sand Creek Fire was listed at 35,509 acres and 41% contained, burning about…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (131+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — The Flathead National Forest has approved a major forest management project along Hungry Horse Reservoir aimed at improving wildfire resilience and restoring whitebark pine. The Dry Riverside Project authorizes about 3,726 acres of commercial timber harvest and 3,683 acres of…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (89+ words) NBC Montana Robinson Springs Fire burning northwest of Nye by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. — A new wildfire is burning on the Custer Gallatin National Forest northwest of Nye. The Robinson Springs Fire was reported Monday, September 7, about four miles…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (56+ words) NBC Montana Moose Fire grows SW of Philipsburg by NBC Montana Staff PHILIPSBURG, Mont. — The Moose Fire has grown to 6,003 acres, 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, with 15% containment. The lightning-caused fire has 94 firefighters working on gaining containment. Heavy equipment is working…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (217+ words) WISDOM, Mont. — More crews are working on gaining containment on two fires burning near Wisdom. The Bobcat Lakes Fire is burning 10,895 acres with 61% containment, 12 miles east of Wisdom. The Sand Creek Fire is burning 35,509 acres remains at 36% containment, 7 1/2 miles southeast…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (203+ words) Crews are gaining containment on two fires burning near Wisdom. The Bobcat Lakes Fire is burning 10,895 acres with 61% containment, 12 miles east of Wisdom. The Sand Creek Fire is burning 35,509 acres remains at 36% containment, 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom. 422 firefighters are working…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (170+ words) WISDOM, Mont. — Crews are gaining containment on two fires burning near Wisdom. The Bobcat Lakes Fire burning 10,850 acres is now at 61% contianment, 12 miles east of Wisdom. The Sand Creek Fire burning 35,490 acres is now at 25% containment, 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom....

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   (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   (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…...