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Town Pump announces $750K in grants for Montana volunteer fire departments, applications open

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation recently announced it would be providing $750,000 in grants to volunteer fire departments across the state to help cover costs of training, equipment, tools, technology, clothing and other necessary items. Grant applications are available now at Town Pump's website through July 17

Mineral County wildfire out, Crystal Springs residents can go home

Mineral County wildfire out, Crystal Springs residents can go home

UPDATED: June 16 at 8:10 p.m. The Mineral County Sheriff's Office announced residents can return to their homes. The fire has been contained. MINERAL COUNTY, Mont. — The Mineral County Sheriff's Office is evacuating homes in the Crystal Springs area due to a wildfire. As

Mount Helena trails reopen after wildfire prompts closure

Mount Helena trails reopen after wildfire prompts closure

Helena, Mont. — The Mount Helena trail system reopened after a fast-moving wildfire temporarily closed the area. Conditions have calmed down and people are back out on the trails. However, the scene looked much different the afternoon before, when the area closed and firefighters worked to contain a small wildfire.

Crews knock down wildfire on Mount Helena

Firefighters knocked down a wildfire on Mount Helena Monday afternoon. The fire was burning just below the summit and the smoke plume was visible from town. A spokesperson for the city said as of 5 p.m. crews had it contained and command of the fire was transferred to Montana

Fire contained near Mt. Helena summit, trailheads still closed

Fire contained near Mt. Helena summit, trailheads still closed

UPDATE: June 16 at 12:19 p.m. The trailhead and trails at Mt. Helena are back open after Monday's wildfire, according to the City of Helena. UPDATE: June 15 at 5:45 p.m. The fire near the summit of Mt. Helena is contained, but trailheads in

Helena garbage truck fire leaves smoke and odor on Silverette Street

Helena garbage truck fire leaves smoke and odor on Silverette Street

HELENA, Mont. — A garbage truck caught fire on Silverette Street below Hauser Avenue, leaving cleanup crews in the area and smoke and odor lingering nearby. According to a City of Helena press release, the driver got out before firefighters reached the truck. Crews put the fire out before it spread

State, feds give 2026 wildfire season outlook

While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn on a dime” officials warned during a seasonal briefing. Gov. Greg Gianforte, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Director Amanda Kaster, and representatives from other state, local and federal