Judge Says Fire Retardant Violates Law, But Won't Stop Its UseJudge Says Fire Retardant Violates Law, But Won't Stop Its UseJudge notes USFS is already seeking a permit, says stopping retardant brings "greater harm" from fires.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Hot, Dry Week Could Preview Our Entire Summer in MontanaHot, Dry Week Could Preview Our Entire Summer in MontanaClimatologists say sea surface temperatures are already climbing rapidlyDennis BraggDennis Bragg
See Smoke in Missoula? It's Likely From a Prescribed BurnSee Smoke in Missoula? It's Likely From a Prescribed BurnFires will be lit depending on weather conditions and smoke impactsDennis BraggDennis Bragg
More elk and old growth: Forest Service adjusts plan for Montana’s BitterrootMore elk and old growth: Forest Service adjusts plan for Montana’s BitterrootThe plan amendments could more protect more old growth trees Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Daines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay RaiseDaines Praises Firefighters for Heroism, Continues to Work on Pay RaiseSenator Daines believes firefighters need a pay raise.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Big Plan Aims to Keep Bitterroot Valley from BurningBig Plan Aims to Keep Bitterroot Valley from BurningPlan aims to keep the forest healthy and cut fire risk along east side of Bitterroot.Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Prescribed Burns Could Put Smoke into Western Montana SkiesPrescribed Burns Could Put Smoke into Western Montana SkiesThe fires are being set now to help with forest management and wildfire prevention Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Rain Not Enough to Completely Erase Montana Fire SeasonRain Not Enough to Completely Erase Montana Fire SeasonMissoula set a new record for rain last Thursday, breaking a mark dating back to 1898. But the fire danger remains. Dennis BraggDennis Bragg
Garceau Fire on Flathead Reservation Nearing ContainmentGarceau Fire on Flathead Reservation Nearing ContainmentThe Garceau Fire that has been burning on the Flathead Reservation since August 16 is now in the mop-up stage.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
New Ground Fire Retardant Helps Prevent Fires in MontanaNew Ground Fire Retardant Helps Prevent Fires in Montana“With the ground applied units our employees will go around and put an application by the ground that can be a lot more accurate,” he said.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Elmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So FarElmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So FarThe Elmo Fire burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now almost two-thirds contained.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
Elmo Fire Mushrooms to 20,000 Acres and Has Cost $6.2 MillionElmo Fire Mushrooms to 20,000 Acres and Has Cost $6.2 MillionOur news team spoke to Fire Information Officer Kelli Roemer on Thursday for the latest update on the human-caused fire.Peter ChristianPeter Christian