Your resource page for the latest updates--including photos and videos--from wildfires burning in and around Montana.
![Heads Up: Parts of Montana Could Lose Electricity on Thursday](http://townsquare.media/site/628/files/2024/07/attachment-power-lines-MT.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Heads Up: Parts of Montana Could Lose Electricity on Thursday
Per an update from Northwestern Energy, the company may be forced to activate its Public Safety Power Shutoff protocols on Thursday as fire danger is expected to be extreme across Montana. Here's what it means.
![Miller Peak Fire: The Latest and What to Know](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-MillerPeakFire-714-EDIT.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Miller Peak Fire: The Latest and What to Know
On Tuesday, the Lolo National Forest moved into Extreme Fire Danger.
![Montana’s Fire Season May Not Be As Bad As We Feared](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-FiredangerModerateLow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana’s Fire Season May Not Be As Bad As We Feared
Despite initial fears of a severe fire season, recent weather improvements in the Northern Rockies may reduce wildfire risks this summer.
![Montana Arsonist Faces 100 Years in Prison for 2021 Fires](http://townsquare.media/site/628/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-02-15T200243.197.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Arsonist Faces 100 Years in Prison for 2021 Fires
The devastating fire near Flathead Lake in 2021 destroyed 14 homes and 17 structures, and forced mass evacuations in the region.
![Raging Wildfire South of Billings Explodes to Over 10,000 Acres](http://townsquare.media/site/628/files/2023/08/attachment-Untitled-design-2023-08-30T071307.432.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Raging Wildfire South of Billings Explodes to Over 10,000 Acres
The human-caused fire is now the 3rd largest fire in the state.
![Montana Fire Danger Up this Week with Gusty Wind, Low Humidity](http://townsquare.media/site/628/files/2023/08/attachment-Untitled-design-2023-08-29T180104.228.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Fire Danger Up this Week with Gusty Wind, Low Humidity
A gusty cool front will slam into Montana tonight (Tuesday) and Wednesday, bringing an increased risk of wildfires for the next few days.
![Fires Last Season Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/628/files/2023/01/attachment-Untitled-design-2023-01-23T160626.693.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fires Last Season Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in Montana
FEMA reminds Montana residents that wildfires leave a potential hazard well after the flames have been snuffed out.
![Montana Fire Season 2022: 10 Largest Wildfires Burning Right Now](http://townsquare.media/site/15/files/2022/09/attachment-RS3656_146861871-scr-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Fire Season 2022: 10 Largest Wildfires Burning Right Now
Here's an updated list of the largest wildfires currently burning in Montana.
![Lightning Storms Cause Multiple Small Fires in Western Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2022/08/attachment-RS16110_505922286-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lightning Storms Cause Multiple Small Fires in Western Montana
The National Weather Service reports that over 200 lightning strikes in the western Montana area late Friday resulted in numerous small fires being battled over the weekend.
![Elmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So Far](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2022/08/attachment-featured-image-771.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Elmo Fire Now 66 Percent Contained With $12 Million Spent So Far
The Elmo Fire burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now almost two-thirds contained.
![Montanans Know Red Flag Warnings. Some Say They're Not Effective](http://townsquare.media/site/124/files/2022/08/attachment-Untitled-design-10.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montanans Know Red Flag Warnings. Some Say They're Not Effective
It's fire season in Montana and we'll hear Red Flag Warnings almost daily. Interestingly, the warnings were never really meant for the general public.
![One Injured While Fighting the Weasel Fire Near Canadian Border](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2022/08/attachment-featured-image-73.jpg?w=980&q=75)
One Injured While Fighting the Weasel Fire Near Canadian Border
The Weasel Fire is burning in steep, heavily timbered terrain near the U.S. Canadian Border in the Rexford-Fortine Ranger District.