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Four wildfires in Lewis and Clark, Jefferson counties were human caused, officials say

Four wildfires that started last week in Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties were human caused, including three started by escaped debris burns, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation officials said. Most of the fires are mostly contained after cooler weather over the weekend, but firefighters were still on the

DNRC responds to 3 new wildfires in Lewis and Clark, Jefferson counties

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation firefighters responded to three new wildfires Friday afternoon in Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties. The Rattlesnake fire, west of Interstate 15 near the Gates of the Mountains exit north of Helena, started Friday afternoon. It had burned approximately 46 acres as of

'Good progress' on Central Park Fire southeast of Manhattan, agency says

'Good progress' on Central Park Fire southeast of Manhattan, agency says

A blaze dubbed the Central Park Fire ignited Friday southeast of Manhattan, and firefighters were anticipated to be on scene through the night. The fire was reportedly at least an acre in size on private land near the Interstate 90 mile marker 292. The area of the blaze included dense

Multiple agencies respond to wildfire south of Tizer Lake Road in Jefferson County

Multiple agencies respond to wildfire south of Tizer Lake Road in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mont. – A wildfire that ignited south of Tizer Lake Road on Friday afternoon has prompted a response from multiple agencies, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Authorities stated that no structures are at risk and no evacuations have been ordered, however, residents in the area

Firefighters respond to rekindled blaze near Big Creek Road

Firefighters respond to rekindled blaze near Big Creek Road

PARADISE VALLEY, Mont. – On March 12, 2026, the Paradise Valley Fire Department sprang into action to tackle a fire near Big Creek Road, just north of Highway 89. A Facebook post from the department shared that high winds had reignited a slash pile, sparking a blaze that spread through nearby

Teton County wildfire burns 300 acres

Teton County wildfire burns 300 acres

TETON COUNTY, Mont. — According to Montana DNRC, a wildfire has burned 300 acres as of March 8, 2026. The fire was discovered at 11:15 a.m. As of 2:47 p.m., the containment status of the wildfire remains unavailable. The wildfire is being monitored, and updates will be

Wildfire prompts response north of Boulder in Jefferson County

Wildfire prompts response north of Boulder in Jefferson County

Update 2:10 p.m.: The fire has been mapped at 27 acres in size. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official county and emergency management channels for continuing updates. Update 1:30 p.m.: Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Crews will remain on scene through