Wildfires

The Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act is here, but how will it improve our wildfire response efforts this season?

I was packing my bags to head to D.C. for the presidential inauguration, and then Vegas for the SHOT Show...so I started listening to the Tim Sheehy interview on the Shawn Ryan Show and WOW- you guys have to watch this episode.

Ravalli County Sheriff's Office issues evacuation orders as Sharrott Fire consumes 1600 acres west of Stevensville.

Despite initial fears of a severe fire season, recent weather improvements in the Northern Rockies may reduce wildfire risks this summer.

Snowpack is improving in Montana, but more snow is needed

Exciting news for aspiring firefighters! Bitterroot National Forest is hiring entry-level firefighters with no prior experience required.

Wildfire smoke from Canada, and the smoke from fires within Montana dropped the Air Quality Index (AQI) in parts of Montana by dozens of points on Wednesday. Thursday isn't looking too promising either with Air Quality Alerts and Heat Advisories in effect for large portions of the state.

With more high winds, heat and low humidities forecast, firefighters might not get a break until week's end.

Several wildfires have been reported in western Montana, one of them being the Colt Fire which is burning near Seeley Lake.

Canadian fire smoke is grazing the north half of the state.