fire

I know today doesn't compare to what we experienced last year, but it's a reminder that fire season isn't far away. Hopefully mother nature and careless humans will give us a break this year.

Since the fire that destroyed Habitat For Humanity's 'ReStore' in late November 2018, the mission to build homes for "deserving home buyers that have a household in need of simple, decent and affordable housing" continues to move forward.

The fire that consumed a mobile home this morning appears to have started on a couch that was outside the unit... there is evidence that people were smoking near the area before tragedy occurred.

Last night's storms had me on edge all night.  I was lying in bed just waiting for the phone to ring saying there's a fire.  I think everyone is on edge right now knowing the conditions and devastation it can bring.  Say a prayer for some rain, but don't light any candl…

UPDATE 2/23
On Tuesday of this week, longtime KCTR morning show host Paul Mushaben made a post on his blog entitled “Indian Basketball.” KCTR does not support the blog or the sentiments expressed therein. Once management became aware of the content it was immediately remov…

My thoughts go out to the owners of JR's Repair which looks like it was wiped out by a fire this morning. I'm sure that they have insurance, but that's just the start of the rebuilding process.
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Firefighters were busy early Thursday Morning after 911 calls came in, reporting that there were fires on both sides of the highway south of Lolo.

An occupant of a home at 222 Terry Ave. in Billings suffered minor injuries on Sunday while attempting to extinguish a fire, according to Deputy Fire Marshal Trever Schilling.
The fire occurred shortly before 4 p.m. and caused an estimated $1,000 in damage...

I'm sure I am not the only one who is bummed out about what happened to Rose Park last week.  My daughter and I have had many fun days there, but I'm not sure if we'll have the option this summer.  If they have to get the building repaired in order to allow access to the poo…

Firefighters were called to 1713 Clark Ave. at 4:51 a.m.

An early-morning fire Sunday injured an occupant, killed two dogs and caused $1,000 in damage to small back yard shed and killed two dogs, according to Assistant Fire Marshal Bill Tatum.

A few years ago, I bought a "reusable match" off of a Hong Kong website known for selling unusual items. Basically, it's a metal, match-shaped tube with a wick at the end. The match screws into a flask-shaped container full of fluid. On the outside of the "flask&q…