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Smoke southwest of Bozeman is from DNRC prescribed burn

If you saw the ominous plume of smoke in the mountains southwest of Bozeman on Thursday afternoon, you couldn't be blamed for thinking fire season was starting way too early. But you can rest easy: The smoke was from a prescribed Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)

Prescribed burn on Grizzly Gulch Road near Helena

Prescribed burn on Grizzly Gulch Road near Helena

HELENA, Mont. - The U.S. Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn of around 330 acres off of Grizzly Gulch Road on Thursday, and may extend into Friday. "The Mini-Horse prescribed burn will incorporate lands between Show-Me-the-Horse Trail and Mini Ridge Trail systems," The

Jefferson County launches new emergency alert system for wildfires

Jefferson County launches new emergency alert system for wildfires

BOULDER, Mont. — Jefferson County Emergency Management (JCEM) announced a new mass notification system as wildfire season moves ahead in Jefferson County. The county said Everbridge replaced its previous alert platform and asked people to sign up for a free account through the county website. The account option lets people choose

Jefferson County sheriff sends cellphone alert notifying public of wildfire near Montana City

Firefighters responded to a wildfire Tuesday afternoon in the Skihi Road area west of Montana City, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. At around 3 p.m., the sheriff's office sent out alert notifying people in the area of the fire and the need to

Holmes fire west of Montana City controlled, evacuation notice cleared

Holmes fire west of Montana City controlled, evacuation notice cleared

UPDATED: April 7 at 5:40 p.m. The Jefferson County Montana Sheriff's Office said the Holmes Fire was under control and cleared the incident notice for people living near Skihi Road. The agency said evacuations would not be necessary. The Jefferson County Montana Sheriff's Office

Fire in the Root Council offers reduced-smoke debris burning workshop in Hamilton

Spring in the Bitterroot Valley often means yard work, slash piles and the return of smoke drifting through our neighborhoods. While fire is an effective tool for managing debris, how and when we burn matters — for personal safety, for our neighbors’ health and for reducing wildfire risk across our community.

Rocker volunteer firefighters finish wildfire risk training

ROCKER, Mont. — Rocker volunteer firefighters completed wildfire risk assessment training hosted by the Montana DNRC. Members of the Rocker Volunteer Fire Department joined other volunteers for the training. They learned how to check homes and properties for wildfire risk. The training focused on factors that can affect whether a structure