Bitterroot National Forest

Water and garbage services are ending for the season at area campgrounds.

Human-caused fires still are happening.

Another online meeting will continue the work of getting a general guideline.

Stage 2 restrictions are still the rule.

A satellite map detects lightning, and indicates locations where fires might start.

Almost all nearby areas are at Extreme Fire Danger.

A 20-acre fire is burning in the south end of the valley.

Even with the storm, the hot, dry conditions continue.

Eleven human-caused fires already in the forest.

Have chainsaw, will travel.

Most campgrounds are free for camping. Como has a daily vehicle fee.

Unique training scheduled in Ravalli County for rappellling firefighters.