With Autumn officially upon us, the fire season seems to be winding down. Stage 1 restrictions (no campfires, etc) were relaxed earlier this month, and now Ravalli County is allowing open burning outside the city limits - NO open burning allowed in Hamilton
Open Burning Is Back – If You Call
Ravalli County Open Burning to be on Day-to-Day Basis
Missoula County Oversized Bonfire Ban
The Missoula City-County Air Pollution Control Program went through a rule change this past Monday.; any bonfire over 2 feet in diameter will now require a permit.
Ravalli County – NO Open Burning Saturday April 27
No open burning is being allowed Saturday, April 27. The weather in the Bitterroot Valley will be hot and windy Saturday - with gusts expected near 40 miles per hour.
Due to the hot temperatures in the 70s, combined with that wind, Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman and Ravalli County Fire Warden Brad Mohn are asking residents to not do any open burning Saturday, and to be cautious even on Sunday
Bitterroot Open Burning is Underway Again
Spring and summer open burning season started at the beginning of March, but the Bitterroot Valley was covered by over a foot of snow then. Now, much of the low elevation snow has melted.
Small Slash Fire Leads to Barn Burning With Boat and Trailer [VIDEO] [AUDIO]
When Missoula's Assistant Chief of Police says to never leave a small fire, you should listen, because it happened to him.
Fire Danger Elevated to Moderate for Western Montana [AUDIO]
As summer deepens into July, fire danger for Western Montana has been elevated to 'Moderate" by city and county officials.
Missoula County Open Burning Season Comes to an End
For Missoula County residents, open burn season officially ended today, July 8.
Ravalli County to Allow Open Burning as of September 18
As of 12:01 a.m. Thursday morning, September 18, open burning will be allowed under certain conditions in Ravalli County.
Officials Increase Fire Danger Back to 'High" [AUDIO]
The Missoula County Fire Prevention Association has increased the fire danger level back to 'HIGH'.
Get Your Ravalli County Open Burning Permits On-line, Please!
Ravalli County Bans Open Burning
A month earlier than last year, Ravalli County has banned open burning for the summer.
Unhealthy Air Quality Returns to Western Montana – Annual Open Burning Restrictions are Back
Just when western Montana thought it was in the clear (literally), wildfire smoke returned to the area.
Restrictions Lifted, But Still No Open Burning
Ravalli County Commissioners lifted the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions this week on private land in the county. However, they left in place the ban on open burning.
'Moderate' Fire Danger Announced for Missoula County – Outdoor Burning Permits Issued
Rain and recent cooler temps have resulted in an open burning issuance and 'moderate' fire danger listings in Missoula County.
LISTEN – Outdoor Burning Season – By Permit Only in Missoula County
Outdoor burning season is underway, and fire officials are getting the word out on safe burning techniques.
Fire Season Continues, But Ravalli County Allows Open Burning
Field burning may start again.
Ravalli County Open Burning Season Closes for Winter
No more field burning until springtime.
Open Burning Starts in Ravalli County
It's that season again.
Montana Morning Headlines – June 28, 2017
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke addresses the Western Governors Association in Whitefish yesterday.