Cascade County bans burning as firefighting resources near exhaustion

CASCADE COUNTY, Mont. — Cascade County has prohibited all burning as firefighting resources across Central Montana reach critical levels.

Cascade County Disaster & Emergency Services issued a public service announcement stating that multiple active wildfires have heavily utilized local firefighting resources.

According to the agency, if local resources become depleted and a wildfire ignites in Cascade County, there is no guarantee that mutual aid will be available to assist.

"DO NOT BURN IN CASCADE COUNTY. BURNING IS PROHIBITED," the agency said.

The emergency services department said the risk is too great under current conditions.

The agency is asking residents to cooperate in helping keep Cascade County safe as firefighting crews continue battling blazes across the region.