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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

Hong Kong panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly fire

Hong Kong panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly fire

Almost all life-saving fire safety measures failed on the day a devastating blaze tore through a Hong Kong housing complex last year, killing 168 people, a public hearing was told on Thursday. The November 26 blaze at Wang Fuk Court, a high-rise apartment complex in the financial hub&

Wildland fire near Gallatin Gateway under control

Wildland fire near Gallatin Gateway under control

UPDATE: March 17 at 11:52 p.m. The wildfire off Axtel and High Flat area has been brought under control, according to a release by the Gallatin Gateway Fire Department. 41 firefighting personnel and 20 apparatus worked together to knock down the estimated 600 acre fire. A small crew

Central Valley firefighters rescue horse from creek

Personnel with Central Valley Fire District rescued a horse from a creek near Airport Road. About 4:18 p.m. March 8, firefighters responded to a report of a horse that had fallen from a bridge into a creek near Airport Road and was unable to escape the water. “Initial