Articles with the Tag: Fire

News from DNRC Now is the time to prepare your home and property for the upcoming wildfire season. In recent years, wildfire seasons have become longer with larger fires that burn more acres. These wildfires can destroy homes, impact businesses, and threaten lives. Governor Greg Gianforte designated ...

News from the Office of the Governor  HELENA — On May 2, Governor Greg Gianforte received the 2022 Fire Briefing from local, state, tribal, and federal agency administrators and fire management officers. “Folks around this table share a common goal: to protect our communities and nat...

POLSON — Passions ran high during a workshop meeting for the proposed Polson business license on Wednesday, April 27, but ultimately settled into productive conversation about possible improvements and alternatives. The proposal by City Manager Ed Meece and Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Straub, current...

News from the CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring burning by permit season started on May 1. To burn from May 1 to June 30, a burn permit is required. Burn permits will be available online, and individuals can apply for one at the Division of Fire website at csktfire.org.  ...

PABLO — The Three Chiefs Culture Center, formerly the People’s Center, welcomed back numerous historic pieces that were restored after being damaged in a fire at the museum in September, 2020.  Covered by soot and ash, several of the items were 19th century tribal artifacts and needed car...

News from the Arlee Fire Department ARLEE — Arlee Fire Department plans a prescribed burn of a vacant building just south of Arlee on Doney Road, on Saturday March 12. Smoke will be visible from Highway 93 and to local residents. Arlee Fire Department will be on location until the fire is consider...

News from the CSKT Division of Fir e FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring debris burning season opened Tuesday, March 1. Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your piles or grass this spring, take the necessary precautions to ensure your burn does not become the ne...

News from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed more than $1 million to landscape-scale efforts to help restore thousands of acres of public and private forestland, meadows and other landscapes charred by recent wildfires. “This commitmen...

News from the USDA  BOZEMAN — USDA is committed to working across land ownership boundaries to reduce risks before disasters occur. Building on the announcement of the Forest Service’s 10-year strategy and implementation plan for confronting the wildfire crisis, today USDA is announcing...

ST. IGNATIUS – Seventeen months after a devastating arson caused fire engulfed the Confederated Salish and Kootenai People’s Center in Pablo, eight historic works of art damaged by soot, smoke and extreme heat have been returned, rejuvenated to their former glory. On Thursday, Joe Abbrescia, a...