wildfires

IS THIS PILOT NUTS?

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.

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.

Do you remember how bad the fire season was that year?

The latest reports I'm seeing as of Sunday night are that the Elmo 2 Fire burning near Flathead Lake continues to grow. This as a Type II team has now been brought in to assist. Here's photos, video, and a first-hand report.

The Missoula County Fire Protection Association has once again increased the fire danger starting on Friday to Very High.

On Tuesday, the Missoula County Commissioners visited our studio and hosted retired U.S. Forest Service Fire Behaviorist Jack Cohen.

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation continues to battle the Black Mountain Fire burning near the Sherman Gulch area.

Multiple small fires have broken out near the Wye between Missoula and Frenchtown.

According to a press release, the National Park Service has increased the fire danger at the Yellowstone National Park from moderate to high.