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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

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

Gallatin Gateway Fire District closes burn period due to weather

Gallatin Gateway Fire District closes burn period due to weather

GALLATIN COUNTY, Mont. – The Gallatin Gateway Fire Department announced on Wednesday that the “Open Burn” period within the Gallatin Gateway Fire District has been closed until further notice. Authorities attributed the closure to warm weather and windy conditions anticipated in the coming weeks. This announcement was made following a wildland

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

BLM conducting 4,000 acres of prescribed burning outside Dillon this week

Thanks to recent moisture and favorable conditions, the Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office plans to prescribed burn about 4,000 acres in the Clark Canyon and Melrose areas this week. "The burns will reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health and lower the risk of high-intensity

House fire south of Missoula under investigation, 2 dogs found dead

House fire south of Missoula under investigation, 2 dogs found dead

MISSOULA, Mont. - The Missoula Rural Fire District and Missoula County Sheriff's Office are investigating a house fire on Bear Creek Road on Sunday in which two dogs were found dead. The fire was already out when crews arrived, and the house was unoccupied and under construction. According to