Plumas Hotshots work on the Ridge Fire along Hungry Horse Reservoir on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (Flathead National Forest photo)
August 17, 2023
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Fuel break projects in the Flathead National Forest proposed
Officials with the Flathead National Forest are taking public comment on three proposed fuel breaks aimed at protecting infrastructure and communities from wildfires in the Ashley Lake, Good Creek and Lion Hill areas.
Ridge Fire provides opportunity for research as it burns experimental forest
The lightning-caused Ridge Fire along the Hungry Horse Reservoir is burning in a portion of the Coram Experimental Forest and the Coram Research Natural Area, both of which have been set aside for researchers to study western larch regeneration and management.
Hungry Horse Reservoir wildfires bring unhealthy air, falling ash
Two wildfires along Hungry Horse Reservoir continued to stir up smoky conditions on Thursday, contributing to poor air quality for most of the Flathead Valley.