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Firefighters on the South Yaak Fire work along Kilbrennan Lake Road in this July 25, 2021, file photo. (InciWeb)

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Can 'active forest management' really reduce wildfire risk?
September 1, 2021 2:20 p.m.

Can 'active forest management' really reduce wildfire risk?

With two active disaster declarations underway — one for drought issued on July 1 and another for wildfire on July 14 — Gov. Greg Gianforte is in the thick of a crisis response that's expected to continue for at least another month, maybe two, according to the most recent wildfire forecast.

Private timberlands closed due to fire danger
July 30, 2021 3:26 p.m.

Private timberlands closed due to fire danger

Private timberlands across Northwest Montana are closing to public access and recreation due to extreme fire danger.

Weather aids firefighting effort in Northwest Montana
July 29, 2021 11 a.m.

Weather aids firefighting effort in Northwest Montana

Intermittent light rain this week has helped firefighters gain ground on a few wildfires burning in Northwest Montana.