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Target shooters accidentally spark fire near Frenchtown

Target shooters accidentally spark fire near Frenchtown

FRENCHTOWN, Mont. — A group of target shooters accidentally started a wildland fire off Roman Creek Road and reported it to authorities. Frenchtown Rural Fire District, Missoula Rural Fire and the U.S. Forest Service responded to the half-acre fire. The shooters called in the fire and helped firefighters contain

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

Cascade County bans burning as firefighting resources near exhaustion

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

Gallatin Gateway firefighters respond to grass fire near I-90

Gallatin Gateway firefighters respond to grass fire near I-90

GALLATIN GATEWAY, Mont. — Firefighters are responding to a grass fire near Interstate 90, according to the Gallatin Gateway Fire Department. Gallatin Gateway Fire Department personnel are assisting Central Valley Fire with the blaze near mile marker 292 on I-90, according to a social media post from the department. The

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

UPDATE: March 20, 2026 at 7:06 p.m. According to Lewis and Clark County Emergency Management, I-15 has reopened with traffic being slowly escorted between the Sieben and Gates of the Mountains exits. Officials advised any drivers travelling on I-15 to expect delays as the fire remains

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