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‘9-1-1’ Introduces a New Problem for the 118

Heading into 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 16, it seemed like the 118 was going to be in some major trouble with the citizens of Los Angeles, then a board of reviews for their handling of a fire call. And yes, they were, but near the end of the

Police reports from the week of April 1

Police reports from the week of April 1

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Each week, the University Police Department receives thousands of calls for action. The Excrement took a look at its service log and, in an

As fire season bears down, fractured federal wildland fire service complicates efforts

As fire season bears down, fractured federal wildland fire service complicates efforts

This story originally appeared in Mountain Journal. Last week, a panel of Montana state officials asked their federal colleagues how plans for this summer’s wildfire season are shaping up. The responses they got left many in the room frustrated. “Everybody has lots of serious questions about this new Wildland

Great Falls fire crews respond to 2 structure fires in 24 hours

Great Falls fire crews respond to 2 structure fires in 24 hours

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Great Falls Fire Rescue battled two separate building fires over a 24-hour period on March 30 and March 31. According to a press release from the department, the first fire broke out at a warehouse building at Hickory Swing Golf Course, located at 1100 American Avenue,

Is our unusual winter already causing an unusual fire season?

Central Park Fire High winds, dry conditions, and unseasonably warm March temperatures are driving early-season wildfires in Gallatin County. With red-flag warnings, open burning bans, and notices of high fire risks cropping up on social media, it can be difficult to discern if fire season has come early

Panama fire outside Cardwell in mop-up phase after burning 598 acres

The Panama fire burning 11 miles west of Cardwell is in mop-up phase, fire officials said Friday. The Montana Department of Natural Resource, who is in command of the fire, revised their size assessment to 598 acres burned. The fire was 25% contained as of Friday morning. Originally reported

Panama fire reaches 25% containment as crews battle windy conditions

Panama fire reaches 25% containment as crews battle windy conditions

UPDATE: March 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Firefighters made progress Thursday on the Panama fire despite challenging afternoon winds, bringing containment to 25%. More accurate mapping shows the fire has burned 598 acres. No structures remain threatened due to successful suppression efforts, fire officials said. 51 personnel worked