Fire danger increases to extreme
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FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Hot, dry conditions and lack of precipitation forecasted have prompted wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire to raise the fire danger within the reservation to extreme, effective immediately.
Extreme fire danger means that dry grasses and needles ignite easily and that fires can spread rapidly and may be difficult to control.
There are currently no fire restrictions in place on the reservation aside from the fact that outdoor burning by permit remains closed. Residents and visitors are urged to visit www.MTFireInfo.org to learn of fire restrictions that are in place throughout Montana. “While we cannot regulate the lightning, we can control our human-caused sparks,” officials said. “Use caution when outdoors.”
Precautions include not driving or parking in tall grass. Farmers should hay in the mornings or late evenings. Unattended campfires are likely to escape. Always attend campfires and use established fire rings. Remember to completely drown campfires with water, stir the coals and embers and then drown again. People should make sure the campfire is cool to the touch. “If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave,” officials said.
Outdoor burning by permit is closed within the reservation. Debris burning will resume after the fire season, typically on Oct. 1. Fireworks are prohibited on all tribal, state and federal classified forestlands.
For questions or concerns, contact the Division of Fire at 406-676-2550.
