Raging Wildfire South of Billings Explodes to Over 10,000 Acres
The human-caused fire is now the 3rd largest fire in the state.
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Five Montana Counties Are Now Under Fire Restrictions
Fourteen new fires were reported in the last 24 hours (7/31), and multiple counties have either Stage 1 or Stage 2 restrictions. Know before you go with these resources.
Burning Eyes? Sore Throat? Air Quality Poor Across Montana Monday
Many counties across Montana are reporting hazardous air quality today. If you're sensitive to smoke, the best bet is to stay indoors with your windows closed.
Montana Has Some of the Worst Air Quality in the World Today
Currently, China and India have cleaner air than we do. Wildfire smoke got serious this weekend and Montana has some of the worst air quality on the entire planet right now when it comes to particulate matter. It's unhealthy in dozens of locations across the state.
Ravalli County Enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
The heat is unrelenting in Montana.
Forest Fires Sending Even More Smoke Into Missoula And Bitterroot
The fire season gets hotter and hotter.
New Fire Bursts Forth in Montana’s Scapegoat Wilderness
All fires have expanded in the continuing heat wave.
Forest Fires Are All Around – A Brief Roundup
Area fires are all growing larger.
An Early Start to the Missoula Valley’s Wildfire Smoke Season
Missoula’s summer wildfire smoke season has arrived early.
Forest Fire Smoke is Filling the Air in Billings. Is it Harmful?
With all of the smoke in the air around Montana lately, you may have wondered about the health risks. Here's what the CDC and Montana DEQ say about it.