CONDON - Three days after a wildland fire broke out at Lindbergh Lake firefighters have got it 60-percent contained.
The Lindbergh Lake Fire was reported at one in the afternoon on the 21st, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Lindbergh Lake Campground and all trails to Crystal Lake remain closed as firefighters hand dig the fire line on the steep slopes.
The Lindbergh Lake Fire was reported at one in the afternoon on the 21st, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Lindbergh Lake Campground and all trails to Crystal Lake remain closed as firefighters hand dig the fire line on the steep slopes.
Comments (0) TotalConvective rains have flora on the valley floor flourishing, but recent dry weather could prove explosive as the Montana fire season is late, but imminent.
“It’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of security,” Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire plan manager Dan Cassidy said. “These fine fuels – lush grass and brush – could dry out quickly. We’re right on the cusp.”
“It’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of security,” Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire plan manager Dan Cassidy said. “These fine fuels – lush grass and brush – could dry out quickly. We’re right on the cusp.”
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| Lindbergh Lake Fire. - Photo courtesy of the DNRC |
The 80-acre Lindbergh Lake Fire burning near Condon was 20 percent contained Tuesday evening as cooler temperatures, higher humidity and a smattering of rain aided firefighters.
“We’ve had several challenges but everything seems to be falling into place, so far,” Cindy Super, public information officer with Department of Natural Resources and Conservation public, said in a prepared statement.
“We’ve had several challenges but everything seems to be falling into place, so far,” Cindy Super, public information officer with Department of Natural Resources and Conservation public, said in a prepared statement.
Comments (0) TotalMISSOULA – Cooler temperatures early Thursday have helped slow the spread of a 300-acre wildfire on Mount Sentinel near the University of Montana.
The fire started at the base of the mountain behind the university's married student housing complex on Wednesday evening. Fire Chief Tom Steenberg the fire was apparently started by two children who may have been playing with matches or fireworks.
The fire started at the base of the mountain behind the university's married student housing complex on Wednesday evening. Fire Chief Tom Steenberg the fire was apparently started by two children who may have been playing with matches or fireworks.
Comments (0) TotalHELENA (AP) – A fast-moving grass fire destroyed one unoccupied house and a few outbuildings Sunday on the west edge of town. There were no injuries reported.
The 50-acre blaze, reported at 2 p.m., prompted the evacuation of a mobile home park and several other homes near Spring Meadow Lake, affecting about 500 people, authorities said.
The 50-acre blaze, reported at 2 p.m., prompted the evacuation of a mobile home park and several other homes near Spring Meadow Lake, affecting about 500 people, authorities said.
Comments (0) TotalHELENA (AP) – Firefighters are working to contain a small wildfire burning southwest of Helena.
Fire officials say they're getting a handle on the fire, which is burning near the Helena National Forest on state and private land.
Fire officials say they're getting a handle on the fire, which is burning near the Helena National Forest on state and private land.
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| One of numerous fires burning in the Bob. Beacon photo by Mark Riffey |
Yesterday I was on a Southwest flight from Chicago to Seattle and it conveniently flew over the Bob Marshall Wilderness during the ride. Here's a few shots of the fires from 38,000 feet.
Comments (0) TotalHELENA, (AP) – Legislative analysts agreed Tuesday that more money is needed to fight fires in Montana but called the state's current system for funding wildfire suppression "convoluted" and raised concerns about some of Gov. Brian Schweitzer's special session requests.
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