wildfire

Fueled by high winds and dry summer conditions, the fire quickly spread, prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities.

It’s only May, and wildfire season has already begun in Montana. Crews are battling a growing blaze near the Big Hole River.

Drought in Montana is always a serious problem - not just because of wildfire risk during summer months, but because our population continues to rise and everyone needs clean drinking water. This year, there are some real areas of concern.

There is a new wildfire burning about 7 miles northwest of Missoula and it's called the Butler Creek Fire. The fire is human-caused and crews are actively working to contain it in it's early stages.

Hazy skies have covered Montana for a couple of weeks, but where exactly is the wildfire smoke coming from? We've got the wildfire map of Montana, which shows what areas can expect the most smoke in the air.

Several smaller wildfires in Montana have now combined into over 31,000 acres of burning trees and brush in the southeast portion of the state. It's called the Deadman Fire, located north of the Tongue River Reservoir in Rosebud and Big Horn Counties.

The Miller Peak wildfire in Montana is burning eight miles south of Missoula and the cause is under investigation as of this writing. The size is estimated to be about 800 acres but that number is expected to be revised with better aerial pictures.

The human-caused Horse Gulch Fire in Montana, just north of Canyon Ferry, has grown substantially since it's start on July 9th. As of Friday morning, the latest update maps the size as 10,849 acres and 0% containment.

With the dry weather this year, take some time to read this guide on preparing for the worst case scenario this fire season.