Your resource page for the latest updates--including photos and videos--from wildfires burning in and around Montana.
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
Here's an updated list of the largest wildfires currently burning in Montana.
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
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
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
The Weasel Fire is burning in steep, heavily timbered terrain near the U.S. Canadian Border in the Rexford-Fortine Ranger District.
Northwest Fire Crews Continue to Battle With the Moose Fire
The Moose Fire burning near Salmon Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been burning since July 17 and has consumed nearly 60,000 acres, primarily in wilderness areas.
Latest on the Elmo Fire Near Flathead Lake in Montana
The Elmo Fire, burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now estimated to be over 16,000 acres and about 10 percent contained.
Missoula Fire Danger Now Very High With 100 Degree Temperatures
The Missoula County Fire Protection Association has once again increased the fire danger starting on Friday to Very High.
UPDATE: Saturday Fires near the Wye May Have Been Caused by Train
Multiple small fires have broken out near the Wye between Missoula and Frenchtown.
Montana Wildfire Near Lewistown Grows to Over 7,000 Acres
A new wildfire that started early Monday morning (10/4) in Fergus County continues to grow in size according to the latest update from InciWeb.
Governor Surveys Richard Spring Fire Damage in Eastern Montana
Gianforte also hammered President Biden on Fox Business for begging OPEC for oil after shutting down the Keystone XL pipeline.