Wyoming Is Curious… Where The Heck Is All That Smoke Coming From?
Nothing in Wyoming is on fire.
Wildfire
New 150 Acre Montana Wildfire in Gates of the Mountains Wilderness
This new fire was reported on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 and has been named the Moors Mountain Fire.
Montana Firefighters Get An Assist From New York Fire Department
It's been a bad summer for wildfires in Montana, and firefighters need all the help they can get.
Wildfire South of Red Lodge 69% Contained at Nearly 30K Acres
The 'Robertson Draw' fire that started Sunday, June 13th is located approximately 7 miles south of Red Lodge. As of Wednesday, July 7th the fire is 65-69% contained at nearly 30,000 acres.
Elder Abuse and Wildfire Insurance in Montana
State officials noted that in 2020 a record 4,500 Montanans were victims of elder abuse, an increase of nearly 30% since 2018.
UPDATE: Robertson Draw Fire Growth Slows; Some Evacuations Lifted
Here are some facts about the Robertson Draw Fire south of Red Lodge as of Friday, June 18.
Flames Take Over Mt. Maurice, Evacs Near Red Lodge
Bottom line up front: "There are still no plans to evacuate the city of Red Lodge." -US Forest Service Public Information Officer Billy Chapman.
Helo Down Near Townsend, Montana, All Crew Members Rescued
A Montana DNRC helicopter went down near Townsend, but all crew members are reportedly safe thanks to the quick actions of law enforcement and a DNRC employee.
Wildfire Continues to Burn Southwest of Three Forks
The fire was first reported on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire Restrictions Need a Hard Look
Even while the fire was burning, people were still wanting to shoot. Where did you get your D.A. degree?
What Wakes You Up in the Morning?
This morning we were talking about how certain smells can wake you up faster than noises. Some people will not hear an alarm or a dog barking but will wake when they smell bacon or coffee.
Mountain View Fire Affects 2800 Acres; Evacuation Order Lifted
After initial estimates had up to 10,000 acres being involved in the Mountain View Fire, reports now say around 2800 acres are being dealt with near Molt.